Karaka Street surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 30 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
14.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Karaka Street surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W swell.

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 Sunday (May 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karaka Street in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 31st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 6th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 6th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
W
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.6
W
8
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
1
W
9
1.1
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
14
12
18
93
89
41
51
29
26
14
32
109
45
38
21
49
123
115
175
245
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
N
15
N
20
N
25
N
25
N
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
W
5
N
10
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
10
N
10
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
15
WSW
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
9:59PM2.64m
10:15AM2.56m
10:33PM2.68m
10:51AM2.58m
11:07PM2.70m
11:26AM2.58m
11:41PM2.69m
12:02PM2.55m
00:18AM2.66m
12:40PM2.50m
00:57AM2.60m
1:22PM2.44m
1:40AM2.54m
Low Tide
3:49PM0.84m
4:10AM0.91m
4:25PM0.84m
4:45AM0.91m
5:01PM0.86m
5:20AM0.94m
5:36PM0.89m
5:56AM0.97m
6:12PM0.93m
6:35AM1.02m
6:50PM0.98m
7:17AM1.06m
7:31PM1.03m
8:03AM1.09m
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clear
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light rain
light rain
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part cloud
mod rain
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
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5:04
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:00
1
3
10
2
3
6
18
Temp °C
17
14
18
18
18
19
20
20
16
16
14
15
15
12
16
16
17
17
17
16
13
15
11
14
14
14
16
19
17
16
17
13
12
11
10
13
12
14
14
13
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.3
SW
12
0.7
W
6
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.6
W
8
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
1
W
9
1.1
W
10
Energy kJ
29
14
6
18
93
89
41
51
29
26
5
14
23
32
38
21
49
123
115
175
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
W
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
W
10
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
5
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
W
10
0.4
SW
11
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WNW
4
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
1
7
12
2
2
3
6
32
9
5
14
12
2
30
7
3
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
4
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
7
1
2
9
7
3
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.5
NW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
W
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
10
16
32
109
45
12
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
Distance (km)
7
7
97
24
24
54
7
7
7
24
7
7
110
7
7
110
143
46
19
143
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
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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