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Karaka Street surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 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 16.9°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.9 °C min: 15.6 °C)
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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 16.9°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.9 °C min: 15.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karaka Street this week:

The surf forecast for Karaka Street over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s 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 12 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 26th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karaka Street over the next 12 days.

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Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.4
WSW
2.3
W
0.9
SW
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.3
SW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
WSW
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.6
W
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)77888148888139813131414141313129515171513131314141313141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)340255644801616341206123705526251317173332717271481623554235333536363135363316
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
35
W
20
WSW
10
NNW
20
W
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
S
5
NNE
5
NE
10
S
5
NE
5
NE
10
SSW
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
10
SE
10
SW
20
NW
25
WNW
10
SE
10
E
15
SSE
10
E
10
ESE
15
SE
15
E
10
ENE
5
SSE
15
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
onoffcross-
off
oncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:22PM
2.72
11:37AM
2.65
11:55PM
2.70
12:11PM
2.60
12:31AM
2.65
12:50PM
2.52
1:13AM
2.57
1:37PM
2.43
2:05AM
2.48
2:40PM
2.34
3:11AM
2.40
3:56PM
2.30
4:27AM
2.39
5:07PM
2.32
5:38AM
2.45
6:15PM
2.39
6:41AM
2.55
7:19PM
2.51
7:39AM
2.67
8:17PM
2.64
8:33AM
2.76
9:08PM
2.76
9:23AM
2.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
0.71
5:33AM
0.81
5:51PM
0.77
6:09AM
0.88
6:28PM
0.85
6:49AM
0.97
7:09PM
0.95
7:36AM
1.07
7:56PM
1.05
8:33AM
1.15
8:55PM
1.13
9:39AM
1.18
10:06PM
1.16
10:51AM
1.14
11:19PM
1.11
12:01PM
1.03
12:29AM
1.00
1:06PM
0.87
1:31AM
0.85
2:03PM
0.71
2:27AM
0.70
2:54PM
0.59
3:17AM
0.60
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11
Sunset5:36--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:23--5:22--5:22--
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Rain (mm)
-751---------------4--1----------2225
Temp. °C171616141314141115171417171416171418191521201616161415151115171014141314
Feels °C (?)131310768991414121514131415131415122120171112121212912126101299

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

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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 12 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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