Lighthouse (Spot C) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – North Otago)
| Name: | Lighthouse (Spot C) |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: ENE | Offshore Wind: N |
Lighthouse(Spot C) in N Otago is an exposed reef and point break that has quite consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the east northeast. A reef breaks left and there is also a left hand point break. Best around low tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Sharks may be a hazard at this break.
Overall Lighthouse (Spot C) 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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Use this relief map to navigate to New-Zealand - North Otago surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Lighthouse (Spot C)
Visitor Reviews of Lighthouse (Spot C) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lighthouse (Spot C):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Moeraki | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Shag Beach | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Wainakarua River Mouth | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | All Day Bay | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Campbells Bay | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lighthouse (Spot C): |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4735 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4790 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5034 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5095 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5245 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lighthouse (Spot C): |
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| Closest tide station | Oamaru, New Zealand | 19 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Otago Harbour Entrance, New Zealand | 29 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Dunedin, New Zealand | 39 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Timaru Harbour, New Zealand | 70 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nugget Point, New Zealand | 90 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lighthouse (Spot C): |
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| Closest ski area | Awakino Ski Area (New Zealand) | 49 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Park/Snow Farm (New Zealand) | 94 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ohau (New Zealand) | 96 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cardrona (New Zealand) | 98 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Dobson (New Zealand) | 99 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lighthouse (Spot C): |
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| Closest city location | Oamaru (New Zealand) | 21 mi |
| Second closest city location | Dunedin (New Zealand) | 39 mi |
| Third closest city location | Milton (New Zealand) | 67 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Timaru (New Zealand) | 70 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pleasant Point (New Zealand) | 78 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Lighthouse (Spot C) is Oamaru Airport (OAM) in New Zealand, 48 km (30 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Lighthouse (Spot C) is Dunedin Airport (DUD), also in New Zealand, 81 km (50 miles) away.
- Third is Alexandra Airport (ALR) in New Zealand, 118 km (73 miles) away.
- Timaru Airport (TIU) in New Zealand is 123 km (76 miles) away.
- Wanaka Airport (WKA), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Lighthouse (Spot C) and is 147 km (91 miles) away.
