Karaka Street surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 25 Apr 2026 NZST
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Karaka Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karaka Street sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 29th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 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 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
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
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
1
WSW
8
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.7
W
5
1.1
W
6
1.5
WSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
S
10
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.6
WNW
6
1.5
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
27
27
127
41
83
51
27
27
14
26
80
225
163
97
74
56
51
51
205
212
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
N
25
WNW
10
NE
5
ESE
15
SSW
0
NE
5
N
5
S
5
NNE
20
NNW
25
NW
10
NW
25
ESE
20
SE
15
E
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
N
10
N
15
W
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
off
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:09AM2.42m
6:38PM2.34m
7:10AM2.47m
7:39PM2.41m
8:02AM2.52m
8:29PM2.49m
8:46AM2.57m
9:11PM2.58m
9:25AM2.61m
9:48PM2.65m
10:02AM2.64m
10:22PM2.70m
10:36AM2.64m
Low Tide
11:44PM1.15m
12:27PM1.08m
00:54AM1.08m
1:28PM0.98m
1:52AM0.98m
2:17PM0.88m
2:39AM0.88m
2:59PM0.79m
3:20AM0.81m
3:37PM0.73m
3:57AM0.78m
4:13PM0.71m
4:32AM0.78m
4:47PM0.72m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
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6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
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5:36
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:29
5:28
1
Temp °C
12
17
17
12
15
16
13
16
16
14
17
17
15
12
14
9
12
13
11
13
14
10
13
13
11
13
13
12
15
15
13
13
14
12
7
9
5
10
10
9
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.5
W
6
0.3
SW
13
1
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.2
WSW
20
1.5
WSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.2
WSW
6
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
54
19
27
127
40
26
12
10
12
5
26
38
225
163
97
74
48
51
51
119
39
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
6
0.3
SW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
18
0.5
W
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
6
27
7
13
41
83
51
27
27
14
18
5
32
26
10
40
56
23
9
25
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
W
8
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
32
11
1
14
41
34
29
23
10
5
5
1
7
30
14
35
7
17
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
W
5
1
NW
5
1.1
W
6
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
NW
3
1.6
WNW
6
1.5
W
7
Energy kJ
32
20
43
80
3
2
205
212
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
4
148
0
0
129
0
7
26
7
19
188
0
54
54
0
0
150
7
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
1
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
6
5
6
4
4
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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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