Karaka Street surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 20 May 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
15.4° 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 Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 22nd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 22nd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
17
7
6
10
55
99
107
86
54
32
27
21
79
124
81
54
34
32
15
18
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
W
10
N
15
N
15
NNW
10
N
5
ENE
5
S
5
N
5
NNE
5
W
10
ESE
10
E
10
S
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
5
NE
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
High Tide
12:50PM2.69m
1:17AM2.77m
1:49PM2.58m
2:16AM2.65m
2:52PM2.47m
3:20AM2.54m
3:55PM2.38m
4:25AM2.46m
4:57PM2.33m
5:30AM2.41m
6:01PM2.31m
6:31AM2.39m
7:06PM2.35m
Low Tide
7:03PM0.76m
7:40AM0.84m
7:59PM0.89m
8:40AM0.95m
8:58PM1.01m
9:42AM1.02m
10:02PM1.09m
10:44AM1.07m
11:08PM1.13m
11:48AM1.07m
00:15AM1.12m
12:50PM1.03m
1:18AM1.07m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
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7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
2
Temp °C
14
16
12
16
18
14
15
15
13
15
15
14
16
18
14
16
16
14
17
18
15
12
14
10
12
15
13
14
13
12
13
15
13
14
16
12
14
14
12
15
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
W
8
0.3
W
4
0.6
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
W
10
Energy kJ
29
17
7
1
1
4
99
107
86
54
8
7
21
79
124
81
38
34
32
15
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.2
W
4
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.3
W
4
0.2
W
5
0.2
S
5
0.1
SW
16
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
NW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
6
6
55
3
2
2
9
17
7
2
15
49
55
54
34
1
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
8
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
W
5
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SW
9
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
1
10
1
2
1
17
32
27
2
18
34
8
3
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
E
2
Energy kJ
4
4
5
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
24
46
46
54
208
7
0
54
0
0
7
26
7
54
0
0
19
0
7
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
4
4
4
3
5
6
9
6
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
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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