Blackhead Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Wairarapa)
| Name: | Blackhead |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: W |
Blackhead in the Waiararpa is an exposed point break that only works when conditions are just right with no particular seasonal pattern. Ideal winds are from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Best around low tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Blackhead 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 Blackhead surf quality by season and Blackhead surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Blackhead |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Blackhead:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pourere Beach | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Porangahau River Mouth | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Herbertville | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Akito River Mouth and Reef | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Owahanga | 30 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Blackhead: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4280 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4342 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4592 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4654 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4787 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Blackhead: |
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| Closest tide station | Castlepoint, New Zealand | 48 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Castlepoint, New Zealand(2) | 48 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Napier, New Zealand | 59 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Napier, New Zealand (2) | 59 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Manawatu River Entrance, New Zealand | 77 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Blackhead: |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 91 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 91 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 96 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 154 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 226 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Blackhead: |
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| Closest city location | Castlepoint (New Zealand) | 47 mi |
| Second closest city location | Hastings (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
| Third closest city location | Palmerston North (New Zealand) | 55 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Napier (New Zealand) | 58 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bulls (New Zealand) | 68 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Blackhead is Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in New Zealand, 89 km (55 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Blackhead is Masterton Airport (MRO), also in New Zealand, 114 km (71 miles) away.
- Third is Wanganui Airport (WAG) in New Zealand, 145 km (90 miles) away.
- Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand is 156 km (97 miles) away.
- Taupo Airport (TUO), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Blackhead and is 182 km (113 miles) away.
