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Foxton Beach ratings
Quality on a good day: 2.1
Consistency of surf: 2.2
Difficulty level: 3.0
Wind and kite surfing: 2.2
Crowds: 2.2

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Foxton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(New-Zealand – Wanganui-Manawatu)

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Name: Foxton Beach
Type: beach
Reliability: fairly consistent
Best Swell: WNW Offshore Wind: E

Foxton Beach in Wanganui-Manawatu is a fairly exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Rarely crowded here.

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Overall Foxton Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution

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Visitor Reviews of Foxton Beach


Fullapu Falofasofa from SAMOA writes:

I checked this place out due to reading it supposedly had amazing waves and loads of things to do if the surf was flat. I was extremely disappointed to have booked a 2 week holiday there with my family. When I finally got there the surf for the entire two weeks was the worst waves I have ever seen in my life. I was expecting some decent surf according to the reviews but it was inconsistent, crumbly rubbish. Even when it was supposed to be a good day all it was is gutless close outs dumping on a weak shallow sandy beach.

One of my surfs I was abused and chased from the water by a very angry pack of locals. They threatened to trash my car and give me a beating if they ever saw me there again. The local police were no help and actually told me to leave because they did not want upset the local board riders who were there all year round, and I was only a visitor.

When I had to spend the next week out of the water I found there is nothing to do in this region...absolutely nothing! It was the worst region I have ever visited and I recommend it to everyone who reads this review to stay away from this horrible place.

2011-11-11

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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Foxton Beach:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break Himatangi Beach 5 mi
Second closest break Waitarere 6 mi
Third closest break Otaki Beach 15 mi
Fourth closest break Peka Peka 17 mi
Fifth closest break Whangaehu River Mouth 30 mi

Wave buoys nearest to Foxton Beach:
Closest wave buoy SW Hawaii Buoy 4327 mi
Second closest wave buoy W Hawaii Buoy 4384 mi
Third closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 4631 mi
Fourth closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 4692 mi
Fifth closest wave buoy N Hawaii 1 Buoy 4835 mi

Tide stations nearest to Foxton Beach:
Closest tide station Manawatu River Entrance, New Zealand 0 mi
Second closest tide station Whanganui River Entrance, New Zealand 38 mi
Third closest tide station Porirua Harbour (Plimmerton), New Zealand 45 mi
Fourth closest tide station Fishermans Rock, New Zealand 52 mi
Fifth closest tide station Makara Bay, New Zealand 58 mi

snow forecast website

Ski Resorts closest to Foxton Beach:
Closest ski area Turoa (New Zealand) 81 mi
Second closest ski area Tukino (New Zealand) 85 mi
Third closest ski area Whakapapa (New Zealand) 88 mi
Fourth closest ski area Manganui (New Zealand) 100 mi
Fifth closest ski area Rainbow (New Zealand) 157 mi

city weather forecast website

Town and city forecasts close to Foxton Beach:
Closest city location Foxton (New Zealand) 4 mi
Second closest city location Levin (New Zealand) 12 mi
Third closest city location Otaki (New Zealand) 21 mi
Fourth closest city location Bulls (New Zealand) 22 mi
Fifth closest city location Palmerston North (New Zealand) 22 mi
  • The closest passenger airport to Foxton Beach is Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in New Zealand, 38 km (24 miles) away (directly).
  • The second nearest airport to Foxton Beach is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ), also in New Zealand, 52 km (32 miles) away.
  • Third is Wanganui Airport (WAG) in New Zealand, 58 km (36 miles) away.
  • Masterton Airport (MRO) in New Zealand is 66 km (41 miles) away.
  • Wellington International Airport (WLG), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Foxton Beach and is 102 km (63 miles) away.
Foxton Beach break location map and break info
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