Pataua Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Northland)
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Pataua Spot ID: Type: point Reliability: inconsistent Best: Swell NE | Wind SW Sea Temperature Today is: 18.4 °C |
Sunday, 19 May 2013, 18:52 Local time
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Pataua in Northland is an exposed point break that has unreliable waves Works best in offshore winds from the southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.
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Forecast Wave Energy (Power): 12hrs |
Tide Times:For Tutukaka Harbour, New Zealand, 11 miles from Pataua.
Pataua Tide Times and Tide Chart Live Weather:At Whangarei Aerodrome, 16 km from Pataua.
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Overall Pataua Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution in May
The figure describes the variation of swells directed at Pataua through an average May ... (show all text) 
This chart shows how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different directio... (show all text) The two graphs above are also combined in the single Pataua surf consistency graph. Also see Pataua surf quality by season and Pataua surf quality by month. |
Pataua Location Maps
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Visitor Reviews of Pataua |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pataua:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ngunguru Bar | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Ocean Beach (Whangarei) | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Marsden Point | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Sandy Bay (Northland) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Whananaki bar | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pataua: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4062 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4108 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4345 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4406 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4572 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pataua: |
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| Closest tide station | Tutukaka Harbour | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Marsden Point | 9 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Whangarei | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Whangaruru Harbour | 26 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Whakapirau | 34 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pataua: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 249 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 250 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 254 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 255 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 435 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pataua: |
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| Closest city location | Northshore (New Zealand) | 76 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waitakere (New Zealand) | 79 mi |
| Third closest city location | Auckland (New Zealand) | 84 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Manukau (New Zealand) | 90 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hamilton (New Zealand) | 149 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Pataua is Whangarei Airport (WRE) in New Zealand, 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Pataua is Kerikeri Airport (KKE), also in New Zealand, 75 km (47 miles) away.
- Third is Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in New Zealand, 133 km (83 miles) away.
- Auckland International Airport (AKL) in New Zealand is 146 km (91 miles) away.
- Hamilton Airport (HLZ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Pataua and is 250 km (155 miles) away.
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