Little Wanganui Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – West Coast)
| Name: | Little Wanganui |
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| Type: | beach/river bar |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: E |
Little Wanganui in North West Coast is an exposed beach/river bar break that does not work very often with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Be wary of rips - they make surfing here dangerous.
Overall Little Wanganui 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 Little Wanganui surf quality by season and Little Wanganui surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Little Wanganui |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Little Wanganui:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Waimarie | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Westport Breakwater | 32 mi |
| Third closest break | Shingles | 34 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Larsen Street | 38 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Nine Mile Beach | 41 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Little Wanganui: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4469 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4518 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4758 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4820 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4979 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Little Wanganui: |
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| Closest tide station | Westport, New Zealand | 34 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Motueka, New Zealand | 53 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Motueka, New Zealand(2) | 53 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Mapua, New Zealand | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Mapua, New Zealand(2) | 55 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Little Wanganui: |
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| Closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 53 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 83 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 92 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Temple Basin (New Zealand) | 108 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 121 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Little Wanganui: |
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| Closest city location | Westport (New Zealand) | 34 mi |
| Second closest city location | Wakefield (New Zealand) | 52 mi |
| Third closest city location | Motueka (New Zealand) | 53 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Takaka (New Zealand) | 54 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Brightwater (New Zealand) | 55 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Little Wanganui is Westport Airport (WSZ) in New Zealand, 55 km (34 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Little Wanganui is Nelson Airport (NSN), also in New Zealand, 98 km (61 miles) away.
- Third is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 152 km (94 miles) away.
- Hokitika Airport (HKK) in New Zealand is 171 km (106 miles) away.
- Wellington International Airport (WLG), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Little Wanganui and is 230 km (143 miles) away.
