Karaka Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.94° S 174.98° E

Issued: 11 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Karaka Street sea temperature is
14.3° C

Normal for this time of year

Karaka Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Karaka Street surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s 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 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 16th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 17th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
2
3
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
1.9
W
8
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.8
WNW
9
2.5
W
8
2.3
W
8
1.5
SSW
7
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.6
WNW
6
2
W
7
2.1
W
7
1.7
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
366
307
276
430
112
73
106
880
650
237
247
104
53
85
126
212
393
420
219
271
355
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
10
WSW
15
ESE
10
SE
15
NNW
30
NW
10
N
20
ESE
5
SE
5
WSW
10
E
5
ENE
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:45PM2.83m
10:06AM2.77m
10:34PM2.92m
10:58AM2.81m
11:24PM2.96m
11:49AM2.80m
00:14AM2.93m
12:41PM2.74m
1:05AM2.85m
1:33PM2.65m
1:57AM2.74m
2:26PM2.54m
2:49AM2.61m
3:18PM2.44m
Low Tide
3:59AM0.69m
4:22PM0.63m
4:49AM0.65m
5:12PM0.61m
5:41AM0.65m
6:01PM0.64m
6:33AM0.70m
6:51PM0.72m
7:26AM0.77m
7:42PM0.82m
8:19AM0.86m
8:34PM0.93m
9:10AM0.95m
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clear
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
14
2
3
4
1
2
Temp °C
13
16
17
13
10
10
12
12
13
11
12
12
11
11
13
11
14
14
12
14
15
Feels °C
9
12
13
9
7
8
5
6
10
7
11
10
9
8
9
6
9
9
8
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
7
1.3
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.4
WSW
8
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
WSW
9
2
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
8
1.5
SSW
7
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
1.1
W
6
1.4
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
7
1.1
W
6
1.2
W
6
1.2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
152
152
130
251
70
45
46
462
375
237
247
61
53
47
29
94
173
219
97
120
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SW
17
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
1
WSW
10
0.9
SSW
6
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
27
39
38
148
68
54
10
25
6
183
55
104
53
85
126
66
34
16
15
18
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.1
S
14
0.4
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
43
2
4
112
73
63
4
61
13
4
19
21
29
17
7
6
13
12
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
1.9
W
8
0.8
WNW
9
2.5
W
8
2.3
W
8
0.4
NW
2
1.6
WNW
6
2
W
7
2.1
W
7
1.7
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
7
Energy kJ
366
307
276
430
106
880
650
1
212
393
420
219
271
355
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
19
19
19
19
4
4
0
172
0
54
4
0
0
0
0
19
19
153
19
19
99
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
9
2
5
5
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
8
5
7
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
9
9
9
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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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