Karaka Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.94° S 174.98° E

Issued: 11 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Karaka Street sea temperature is
13.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,996 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 26th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (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 Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
4
!
3
0
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
9
1.9
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
1.8
SSW
7
1
WSW
12
3
SSW
9
3.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
11
2
SSW
9
2.3
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
996
730
348
141
84
95
69
36
44
30
14
10
33
340
299
1596
1996
1000
170
680
813
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
WNW
5
WSW
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
10
E
20
NW
15
NNE
10
ENE
5
WNW
5
NE
40
SSW
30
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:18PM2.44m
3:43AM2.48m
4:13PM2.35m
4:40AM2.38m
5:12PM2.29m
5:41AM2.32m
6:22PM2.28m
6:46AM2.30m
7:27PM2.33m
7:44AM2.33m
8:18PM2.42m
8:34AM2.38m
9:01PM2.51m
Low Tide
9:10AM0.95m
9:28PM1.04m
10:02AM1.03m
10:25PM1.13m
10:58AM1.09m
11:27PM1.19m
12:01PM1.12m
00:36AM1.20m
1:05PM1.11m
1:40AM1.17m
2:01PM1.07m
2:31AM1.11m
2:48PM1.02m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
 mm
2
2
1
2
1
7
6
3
Temp °C
15
15
13
12
14
12
14
15
13
16
16
14
12
10
10
12
12
10
11
11
11
Feels °C
12
12
10
8
11
10
12
13
11
14
14
11
10
6
6
9
10
8
3
4
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
1.1
WSW
10
1.4
SSW
8
0.9
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.5
W
9
0.9
SSW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.5
W
12
Energy kJ
637
510
348
141
84
39
23
22
44
30
14
10
33
214
226
276
196
43
170
27
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
S
4
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
W
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
1
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
W
8
Energy kJ
12
11
10
10
3
95
69
36
11
4
5
2
2
299
36
32
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
W
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
2
3
9
8
18
8
8
20
2
8
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
9
1.9
W
10
0.4
SSW
4
0.3
E
2
0.3
ESE
2
0.3
ENE
3
1.8
SSW
7
3
SSW
9
3.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
6
2
SSW
9
2.3
SSW
9
Energy kJ
996
730
8
1
1
1
340
1596
1996
1000
160
680
813
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
4
5
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
127
143
16
26
4
0
0
7
0
24
24
24
7
19
0
0
19
0
124
97
54
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
5
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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