Matai Wreck Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Cook-Islands – Raratonga)
| Name: | Matai Wreck |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: S |
Matai Wreck in Raratonga is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the south. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the north. There is a left breaking reef. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of wreck,coral.
Overall Matai Wreck 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.
The graph shows the range of swells directed at Matai Wreck through a typical year. It ... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from differen... (show all text)
Also see Matai Wreck surf quality by season and Matai Wreck surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Cook-Islands - Raratonga surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Matai Wreck
Visitor Reviews of Matai Wreck |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Matai Wreck:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Club Raro | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Norrie Park | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Golf Course | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Avana | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Avaavaroa Passage | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Matai Wreck: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2635 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2769 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3073 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3099 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 3101 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Matai Wreck: |
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| Closest tide station | Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Aitutaki, Aitutaki Atoll (2) | 162 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Suvarov Island | 595 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Niue Island | 675 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tubuai Island | 676 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Matai Wreck: |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1918 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1919 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1924 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1988 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2138 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Matai Wreck: |
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| Closest city location | Avarua (Cook Islands) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Rarotonga (Cook Islands) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Karanga Village (Cook Islands) | 130 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Areora (Cook Islands) | 135 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Amuri (Cook Islands) | 162 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Matai Wreck is Rarotonga International (Avarua) Airport (RAR) in Cook Islands, which is 3 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Matai Wreck is Aitutaki Airport (AIT), also in Cook Islands, 264 km (164 miles) away.
