Karaka Street surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Karaka Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karaka Street sea temperature is
19.3° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karaka Street this week:

The surf forecast for Karaka Street over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karaka Street in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 23rd Jan)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 23rd Jan)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 24th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karaka Street over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.6
SSW
0.1
SW
0.7
SSE
0.5
S
0.2
S
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
S
0.2
WSW
0.3
SW
1.4
S
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)67666655615451314131211191858
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3362723241341224259151513201718163648104427
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
20
SSE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
S
15
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
10
SE
10
WNW
50
SSW
50
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:29AM
2.56
10:50PM
2.51
11:07AM
2.65
11:28PM
2.58
11:43AM
2.73
12:04AM
2.64
12:19PM
2.79
12:40AM
2.68
12:55PM
2.82
1:16AM
2.69
1:31PM
2.82
1:54AM
2.67
2:08PM
2.78
2:33AM
2.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:42PM
1.02
4:59AM
0.93
5:19PM
0.95
5:36AM
0.86
5:55PM
0.88
6:12AM
0.80
6:32PM
0.83
6:48AM
0.77
7:10PM
0.80
7:25AM
0.77
7:50PM
0.79
8:03AM
0.80
8:30PM
0.81
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--
Sunset-8:49--8:47--8:47--8:46--8:46--8:45--8:45-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
---------------45213666
Temp. °C171815181714202114202115222419172019181615
Feels °C (?)13141012119141581515101921161517181886
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Information about the Karaka Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Karaka Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Karaka Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karaka Street surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Karaka Street) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Karaka Street may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Wanganui and the Manawatu? If you are looking for accommodation near Karaka Street, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Wanganui and the Manawatu where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 71 km (44 miles) away and Levin, 81 km (50 miles) away.

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