Rarawa Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Northland)
| Name: | Rarawa Beach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Rarawa Beach in Northland is an exposed beach break that usually has waves The best wind direction is from the southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around mid tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded.
Overall Rarawa 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 illustrates the range of swells directed at Rarawa Beach through a typical y... (show all text)
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Also see Rarawa Beach surf quality by season and Rarawa Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Rarawa Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Rarawa Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ngataki BeachandPaxton Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Great Exhibition Bay | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Henderson Beach | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Henderson Bay | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Houhora Harbour Bar | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Rarawa Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4048 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4086 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4318 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4378 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4558 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Rarawa Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Houhora Harbour (Pukenui Wharf), New Zealand | 8 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Houhora Harbour (Pukenui Wharf), New Zealand(2) | 8 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Houhora River Entrance, New Zealand | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Houhora River Entrance, New Zealand(2) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Te Hapua, New Zealand | 13 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Rarawa Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 323 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 341 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 346 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 346 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 495 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Rarawa Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Houhora (New Zealand) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Taipa (New Zealand) | 29 mi |
| Third closest city location | Ahipara (New Zealand) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kerikeri (New Zealand) | 62 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Waimate North (New Zealand) | 62 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Rarawa Beach is Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in New Zealand, which is 44 km (27 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Rarawa Beach is Kerikeri Airport (KKE), also in New Zealand, 98 km (61 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Whangarei Airport (WRE), also in New Zealand, 166 km (103 miles) away.
