Lighthouse Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – South Canterbury)
| Name: | Lighthouse Reef |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: ENE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Lighthouse Reef in S Canterbury is an exposed beach and reef break that does not work very often with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds blow from the west northwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the optimum swell angle is from the east northeast. Both left and right reef breaks. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Take care of rips, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Lighthouse Reef 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 Lighthouse Reef surf quality by season and Lighthouse Reef surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Lighthouse Reef |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lighthouse Reef:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Jacks Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Tuhawaiki Point | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Patiti Point | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Smithfield | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Crossroads | 54 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lighthouse Reef: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4669 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4723 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4967 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5028 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5180 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lighthouse Reef: |
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| Closest tide station | Timaru Harbour, New Zealand | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Oamaru, New Zealand | 48 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 93 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 93 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 93 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lighthouse Reef: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Dobson (New Zealand) | 44 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Fox Peak (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Awakino Ski Area (New Zealand) | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Roundhill (New Zealand) | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Hutt (New Zealand) | 66 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lighthouse Reef: |
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| Closest city location | Timaru (New Zealand) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pleasant Point (New Zealand) | 14 mi |
| Third closest city location | Oamaru (New Zealand) | 46 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Methven (New Zealand) | 59 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rakaia (New Zealand) | 61 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Lighthouse Reef is Timaru Airport (TIU) in New Zealand, 15 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Lighthouse Reef is Oamaru Airport (OAM), also in New Zealand, 61 km (38 miles) away.
- Third is Glentanner Airport (MON) in New Zealand, 108 km (67 miles) away.
- Mount Cook Airport (GTN) in New Zealand is 117 km (73 miles) away.
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Lighthouse Reef and is 147 km (91 miles) away.
