Awana Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Great Barrier Island)
| Name: | Awana |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: W |
Awana in Great Barrier Island is a fairly exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the west. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northeast. Both left and right reef breaks. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of rips, sharks.
Overall Awana Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Awana surf quality by season and Awana surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Awana
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Awana:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | KaitokeBeach | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Medlands Beach | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Shark Alley | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Whangapoua Estuary (Okiwi) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Waikawau Bay | 27 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Awana: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4064 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4113 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4354 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4416 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4573 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Awana: |
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| Closest tide station | Tryphena, New Zealand | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Nagle Cove, New Zealand | 10 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Jackson, New Zealand | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Mokohinau Island, New Zealand | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Coromandel Harbour, New Zealand | 40 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Awana: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 209 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 213 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 215 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 227 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 416 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Awana: |
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| Closest city location | Coromandel (New Zealand) | 39 mi |
| Second closest city location | Whitianga (New Zealand) | 45 mi |
| Third closest city location | Warkworth (New Zealand) | 47 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Wellsford (New Zealand) | 54 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Northshore (New Zealand) | 57 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Awana is Auckland International Airport (AKL) in New Zealand, 108 km (67 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Awana is Whangarei Airport (WRE), also in New Zealand, 112 km (70 miles) away.
- Third is Tauranga Airport (TRG) in New Zealand, 174 km (108 miles) away.
- Kerikeri Airport (KKE) in New Zealand is 177 km (110 miles) away.
- Hamilton Airport (HLZ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Awana and is 185 km (115 miles) away.
