Karaka Street surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,667 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with W 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karaka Street over the next 16 days.
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