Karaka Street surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karaka Street in the next 16 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karaka Street over the next 16 days.
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