Oaro Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Kaikoura)
| Name: | Oaro |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Oaro in Kaikoura is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Ideal winds are from the west northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rips, rocks and sharks.
Overall Oaro 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 rose diagram shows the combination of swells directed at Oaro through a typical yea... (show all text)
This picture illustrates how often and how strongly the wind blows from different direc... (show all text)
Also see Oaro surf quality by season and Oaro surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Oaro |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Oaro:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kahutara | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Whale Watch Reef (Kaikoura) | 12 mi |
| Third closest break | Mangamaunu | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Meatworks (near Maungamanu) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Blue Duck Stream | 21 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Oaro: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4495 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4551 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4797 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4858 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5004 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Oaro: |
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| Closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand(2) | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand | 66 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand(2) | 66 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 85 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Oaro: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 19 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 33 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 55 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 101 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Broken River (New Zealand) | 102 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Oaro: |
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| Closest city location | Kaikoura (New Zealand) | 11 mi |
| Second closest city location | Amberley (New Zealand) | 60 mi |
| Third closest city location | Woodend (New Zealand) | 70 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Blenheim (New Zealand) | 72 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kaiapoi (New Zealand) | 75 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Oaro is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 114 km (71 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Oaro is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), also in New Zealand, 135 km (84 miles) away.
- Third is Nelson Airport (NSN) in New Zealand, 137 km (85 miles) away.
- Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand is 170 km (106 miles) away.
- Westport Airport (WSZ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Oaro and is 181 km (112 miles) away.
