Karaka Street Surf Break
Lat Long: 39.94° S 174.98° E

Karaka Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Karaka Street

Issued: 11 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Karaka Street sea temperature is
14.8° 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 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, WNW swell with 621 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 15th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 14th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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 night, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
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
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
9
0.9
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
1.3
W
6
1.2
WSW
7
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
1.5
WNW
6
2.4
WNW
7
1.6
W
7
2.1
W
7
1.3
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
821
246
303
361
207
98
54
32
106
87
123
135
59
190
161
77
169
607
272
415
141
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SSE
35
S
20
SSE
5
NE
5
SW
5
NNE
5
NE
5
SSW
15
N
25
WNW
15
S
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
SSE
10
N
15
N
20
NW
25
NNW
15
N
5
WNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:12AM2.41m
4:47PM2.31m
5:07AM2.42m
5:46PM2.35m
6:05AM2.46m
6:52PM2.43m
7:07AM2.52m
7:57PM2.56m
8:11AM2.61m
8:53PM2.70m
9:11AM2.70m
9:45PM2.83m
10:06AM2.77m
Low Tide
10:02PM1.13m
10:34AM1.06m
10:59PM1.12m
11:31AM1.01m
00:00AM1.07m
12:32PM0.94m
1:05AM0.99m
1:36PM0.85m
2:09AM0.89m
2:35PM0.76m
3:06AM0.77m
3:30PM0.68m
3:59AM0.69m
4:22PM0.63m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
Temp °C
14
12
13
11
11
11
9
11
12
12
14
13
11
12
13
11
14
15
13
14
14
Feels °C
6
8
5
4
9
9
7
10
10
7
10
10
8
11
12
9
10
11
10
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
9
1
WSW
9
1.4
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
1.2
WSW
7
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.9
W
6
1.5
W
7
0.3
SW
18
1.5
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
7
Energy kJ
821
242
158
163
207
98
22
19
106
87
33
135
13
190
161
77
62
251
48
198
141
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
WSW
17
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
167
246
190
361
62
41
47
32
11
9
12
62
18
10
19
20
72
28
17
91
77
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
WSW
9
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
9
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
21
39
94
20
78
54
22
10
7
2
59
22
2
2
16
15
2
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
5
1.9
SSW
6
0.3
WNW
7
1.3
W
6
1.5
WNW
6
2.4
WNW
7
1.6
W
7
2.1
W
7
Energy kJ
47
303
9
123
169
607
272
415
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
Distance (km)
54
46
46
54
0
0
0
0
0
0
124
150
0
0
0
0
19
19
19
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
6
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
6
5
5
9
9
7
6
5
6
8
5
7
6
5
7
5
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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