
Surf Forecasts:
Karaka Street surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,566 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karaka Street this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Karaka Street in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 (Jun 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karaka Street over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 172 | 801 | 942 | 1772 | 2162 | 1263 | 630 | 666 | 319 | 144 | 55 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:41AM2.32m | 6:22PM2.28m | 6:46AM2.30m | 7:27PM2.33m | 7:44AM2.33m | 8:18PM2.42m | 8:34AM2.38m | 9:01PM2.51m | 9:18AM2.45m | 9:39PM2.59m | 9:58AM2.51m | 10:15PM2.65m | 10:35AM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM1.19m | 12:01PM1.12m | 00:36AM1.20m | 1:05PM1.11m | 1:40AM1.17m | 2:01PM1.07m | 2:31AM1.11m | 2:48PM1.02m | 3:13AM1.05m | 3:29PM0.97m | 3:51AM1.01m | 4:07PM0.93m | 4:28AM0.97m | 4:44PM0.90m | |||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | |
— | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | W 13 | W 12 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
11 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 66 | 554 | 156 | 76 | — | 1263 | 498 | 567 | 319 | 144 | 55 | 36 | 34 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | WSW 8 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 | NW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | S 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
32 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 3 | — | — | — | 35 | — | 6 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 6 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | ESE 2 | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 172 | 801 | 942 | 1772 | 2162 | — | 630 | 666 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 24 | 46 | 26 | 124 | 182 | 199 | 199 | 150 | 4 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 54 | 54 | 46 | 124 | 127 | 46 | 124 |
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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.










