Punihos Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Taranaki)
| Name: | Punihos |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WSW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Punihos in Taranaki is an exposed reef and point break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the southeast with some shelter here from southwest winds. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the west southwest.There is a left hand point break here. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water.
Overall Punihos 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.
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Also see Punihos surf quality by season and Punihos surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punihos |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punihos:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ahu Ahu Road | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Kumera Patch | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Oakura Beach | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Back Beach | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Rocky Rights | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punihos: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4283 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4334 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4576 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4636 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4792 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punihos: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Taranaki, New Zealand | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Waitara River Entrance, New Zealand | 21 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Opunake Bay, New Zealand | 23 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Patea, New Zealand | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Whanganui River Entrance, New Zealand | 81 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punihos: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 16 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 89 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 89 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 93 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 197 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punihos: |
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| Closest city location | New Plymouth (New Zealand) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Opunake (New Zealand) | 22 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waitara (New Zealand) | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Eltham (New Zealand) | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hawera (New Zealand) | 38 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Punihos is New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Zealand, 29 km (18 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Punihos is Wanganui Airport (WAG), also in New Zealand, 134 km (83 miles) away.
- Third is Hamilton Airport (HLZ) in New Zealand, 189 km (117 miles) away.
- Taupo Airport (TUO) in New Zealand is 195 km (121 miles) away.
- Palmerston North Airport (PMR), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Punihos and is 198 km (123 miles) away.
