Otaki Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Wanganui-Manawatu)
| Name: | Otaki Beach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: E |
Otaki Beach in Wanganui-Manawatu is a reasonably exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the west northwest. The beach break provides left and right handers. Best around high tide. Rarely crowded here.
Overall Otaki Beach 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 figure describes the range of swells directed at Otaki Beach over a normal year. It... (show all text)
This chart shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions... (show all text)
Also see Otaki Beach surf quality by season and Otaki Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Otaki Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Otaki Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Peka Peka | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Waitarere | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Foxton Beach | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Himatangi Beach | 20 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Paekakariki | 22 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Otaki Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4341 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4398 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4646 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4707 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4849 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Otaki Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Manawatu River Entrance, New Zealand | 15 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Porirua Harbour (Plimmerton), New Zealand | 31 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Fishermans Rock, New Zealand | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Makara Bay, New Zealand | 44 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Wellington, New Zealand | 46 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Otaki Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 96 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 99 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 102 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 111 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 145 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Otaki Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Otaki (New Zealand) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Levin (New Zealand) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Foxton (New Zealand) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Paraparaumu (New Zealand) | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Upper Hutt (New Zealand) | 32 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Otaki Beach is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand, 29 km (18 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Otaki Beach is Masterton Airport (MRO), also in New Zealand, 52 km (32 miles) away.
- Third is Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in New Zealand, 56 km (35 miles) away.
- Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand is 78 km (48 miles) away.
- Wanganui Airport (WAG), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Otaki Beach and is 80 km (50 miles) away.
