Karaka Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.94° S 174.98° E

Issued: 5 am 10 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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 9AM (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 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
1.1
W
7
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.9
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.5
W
7
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
1.4
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
98
54
32
104
87
117
66
79
75
90
76
72
65
298
285
225
181
137
132
145
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
NE
5
SSW
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
S
10
E
5
NE
5
W
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NE
5
NE
15
NW
5
SW
Wind State
off
on
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
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
10:34PM2.92m
10:58AM2.81m
11:24PM2.96m
Low Tide
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
4:49AM0.65m
5:12PM0.61m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
4
2
Temp °C
11
11
10
11
12
12
13
13
12
12
13
12
13
14
13
15
15
13
12
13
12
Feels °C
9
9
9
10
11
7
11
10
9
10
10
9
9
10
10
11
11
10
11
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
17
0.5
W
4
1.1
W
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
7
0.7
W
5
0.4
SW
14
1.2
W
6
1.2
WSW
7
1.1
W
7
1.2
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
WSW
9
1.3
W
6
Energy kJ
207
98
21
19
104
9
117
66
14
75
90
28
28
65
113
143
124
128
45
44
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.3
WSW
7
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
SW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.7
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
21
41
47
32
10
87
33
62
12
22
27
76
72
32
27
40
37
63
38
132
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
8
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
20
0.1
S
13
0.3
SW
17
0.1
S
11
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
62
78
54
22
10
5
12
1
79
5
3
2
15
3
44
2
181
137
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
0.4
WNW
4
1.3
WNW
5
0.9
W
6
1.9
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.5
W
7
1.4
WNW
6
Energy kJ
17
7
87
53
298
285
225
145
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
54
0
0
0
0
54
124
0
0
19
0
19
143
19
19
19
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
5
5
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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