The Point (nr Wainui) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Wanganui-Manawatu)
| Name: | The Point (nr Wainui) |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: NNE |
The Point (nr Wainui) in Wanganui-Manawatu is a fairly exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the west. There are left and right breaking reefs. Best around mid tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded.
Overall The Point (nr Wainui) 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 The Point (nr Wainui) surf quality by season and The Point (nr Wainui) surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of The Point (nr Wainui) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Point (nr Wainui):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | TheFences | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Nukumaru Rock | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Wainui Reef | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Kai-Iwi | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Patea River Mouth | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Point (nr Wainui): |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4305 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4359 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4603 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4665 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4813 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Point (nr Wainui): |
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| Closest tide station | Patea, New Zealand | 14 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Whanganui River Entrance, New Zealand | 15 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Manawatu River Entrance, New Zealand | 49 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Opunake Bay, New Zealand | 54 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port Taranaki, New Zealand | 67 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Point (nr Wainui): |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 52 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 58 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 63 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 63 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 169 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Point (nr Wainui): |
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| Closest city location | Patea (New Zealand) | 14 mi |
| Second closest city location | Wanganui (New Zealand) | 18 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hawera (New Zealand) | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Eltham (New Zealand) | 38 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bulls (New Zealand) | 41 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to The Point (nr Wainui) is Wanganui Airport (WAG) in New Zealand, 28 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to The Point (nr Wainui) is Palmerston North Airport (PMR), also in New Zealand, 92 km (57 miles) away.
- Third is New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Zealand, 106 km (66 miles) away.
- Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand is 117 km (73 miles) away.
- Masterton Airport (MRO), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to The Point (nr Wainui) and is 145 km (90 miles) away.
