Waipapa Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Kaikoura)
| Name: | Waipapa Bay |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: N |
Waipapa Bay in Kaikoura is an exposed beach break that is usually a safe bet. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Offshore winds are from the north. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Be wary of rips - they make surfing here dangerous.
Overall Waipapa Bay 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 Waipapa Bay surf quality by season and Waipapa Bay surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to New-Zealand - Kaikoura surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Waipapa Bay
Visitor Reviews of Waipapa Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Waipapa Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Blue Duck Stream | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Clarence River | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Mangamaunu | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Meatworks (near Maungamanu) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Whale Watch Reef (Kaikoura) | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Waipapa Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4468 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4525 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4771 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4832 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4976 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Waipapa Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 16 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand(2) | 16 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand | 39 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand(2) | 39 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port Underwood, New Zealand | 63 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Waipapa Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 39 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 53 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 57 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Temple Basin (New Zealand) | 126 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 126 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Waipapa Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Kaikoura (New Zealand) | 16 mi |
| Second closest city location | Blenheim (New Zealand) | 49 mi |
| Third closest city location | Picton (New Zealand) | 65 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Brightwater (New Zealand) | 70 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wakefield (New Zealand) | 70 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Waipapa Bay is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 78 km (48 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Waipapa Bay is Nelson Airport (NSN), also in New Zealand, 116 km (72 miles) away.
- Third is Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand, 126 km (78 miles) away.
- Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand is 174 km (108 miles) away.
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Waipapa Bay and is 178 km (111 miles) away.
