South Beach (Wanganui) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Wanganui-Manawatu)
| Name: | South Beach (Wanganui) |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: ENE |
South Beach (Wanganui) in Wanganui-Manawatu is a fairly exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the east northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around high tide. Rarely crowded here.
Overall South Beach (Wanganui) 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 South Beach (Wanganui) surf quality by season and South Beach (Wanganui) surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of South Beach (Wanganui) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to South Beach (Wanganui):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Morgan Street (North Mole) | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Wanganui River Mouth | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Karaka Street | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Rangiora Street | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kai-Iwi | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to South Beach (Wanganui): |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4302 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4357 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4603 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4664 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4810 mi |
Tide stations nearest to South Beach (Wanganui): |
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| Closest tide station | Whanganui River Entrance, New Zealand | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Patea, New Zealand | 31 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Manawatu River Entrance, New Zealand | 36 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Opunake Bay, New Zealand | 71 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Stephens Island, New Zealand | 72 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to South Beach (Wanganui): |
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| Closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 52 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 57 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 58 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 67 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 173 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to South Beach (Wanganui): |
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| Closest city location | Wanganui (New Zealand) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Bulls (New Zealand) | 24 mi |
| Third closest city location | Patea (New Zealand) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Foxton (New Zealand) | 38 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Palmerston North (New Zealand) | 42 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to South Beach (Wanganui) is Wanganui Airport (WAG) in New Zealand, 1 km (1 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to South Beach (Wanganui) is Palmerston North Airport (PMR), also in New Zealand, 65 km (40 miles) away.
- Third is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand, 105 km (65 miles) away.
- Masterton Airport (MRO) in New Zealand is 124 km (77 miles) away.
- New Plymouth Airport (NPL), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to South Beach (Wanganui) and is 128 km (80 miles) away.
