Paekakariki Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Wellington)
| Name: | Paekakariki |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Paekakariki in Wellington is a fairly exposed beach break that only works once in a while with no particular seasonal pattern. Ideal winds are from the southeast. Easily blown out by onshore winds Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around high tide. Rarely crowded here. Beware of rips and rocks.
Overall Paekakariki 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 Paekakariki through a typical year... (show all text)
This chart shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions... (show all text)
Also see Paekakariki surf quality by season and Paekakariki surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Paekakariki |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Paekakariki:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pukerua Bay | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | The Pa | 10 mi |
| Third closest break | The Pa Point | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Titahi Bay | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Mana Island | 13 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Paekakariki: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4364 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4421 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4668 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4729 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4871 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Paekakariki: |
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| Closest tide station | Porirua Harbour (Plimmerton), New Zealand | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fishermans Rock, New Zealand | 21 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Makara Bay, New Zealand | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Wellington, New Zealand | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Wellington, New Zealand (2) | 24 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Paekakariki: |
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| Closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 117 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 121 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 124 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 124 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 126 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Paekakariki: |
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| Closest city location | Paraparaumu (New Zealand) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Porirua (New Zealand) | 13 mi |
| Third closest city location | Upper Hutt (New Zealand) | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lower Hutt (New Zealand) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Otaki (New Zealand) | 17 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Paekakariki is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand, 7 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Paekakariki is Wellington International Airport (WLG), also in New Zealand, 43 km (27 miles) away.
- Third is Masterton Airport (MRO) in New Zealand, 56 km (35 miles) away.
- Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in New Zealand is 90 km (56 miles) away.
- Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Paekakariki and is 110 km (68 miles) away.
