Karaka Street surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 NZST
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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
16.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karaka Street this week:

The surf forecast for Karaka Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karaka Street in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karaka Street over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
9
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
591
116
263
129
51
68
69
92
135
181
76
46
33
113
73
30
19
41
51
104
65
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
ENE
10
E
10
SSE
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
SSE
15
E
10
E
15
S
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
15
SE
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:04AM2.31m
5:39PM2.23m
6:01AM2.36m
6:38PM2.31m
6:55AM2.46m
7:35PM2.43m
7:46AM2.57m
8:27PM2.58m
8:38AM2.68m
9:14PM2.73m
9:28AM2.77m
10:00PM2.84m
10:17AM2.82m
Low Tide
10:47PM1.20m
11:26AM1.13m
11:50PM1.13m
12:26PM1.02m
00:50AM1.02m
1:21PM0.88m
1:45AM0.89m
2:11PM0.74m
2:37AM0.76m
3:00PM0.63m
3:25AM0.65m
3:47PM0.55m
4:12AM0.59m
4:34PM0.53m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
Temp °C
13
12
14
9
14
13
12
13
13
11
12
13
10
11
12
10
11
12
9
12
14
10
7
9
6
11
11
10
9
10
8
10
11
6
8
9
8
7
8
5
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
9
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
6
0.5
S
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
WSW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
591
116
263
129
41
68
26
92
135
181
76
46
33
113
73
4
4
41
51
104
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.7
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
W
7
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
S
3
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
34
82
219
66
51
29
69
17
26
58
48
40
24
20
1
30
14
15
2
11
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
14
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
21
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
36
82
90
40
24
15
6
22
72
7
6
6
6
2
1
18
19
12
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.9
W
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
S
4
0.4
SE
3
0.3
ESE
2
Energy kJ
2
46
6
2
3
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
1
3
Distance (km)
54
24
4
0
0
0
0
0
54
0
0
54
7
0
124
7
26
124
124
0
124
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
9
9
9
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
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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 16 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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