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Waiwakaiho, New Zealand, Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

Waiwakaiho in Taranaki is a fairly exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Autumn and winter are the optimum times of year for waves. Offshore winds are from the southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west southwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around high tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Waiwakaiho break location map and break info

This is the surf forecast page for Waiwakaiho, Taranaki. Use the tab navigation above to view Waiwakaiho sea temperature, Waiwakaiho photographs, Waiwakaiho detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Waiwakaiho webcams, current wind from Taranaki live weather stations and Waiwakaiho tide predictions. The New Zealand swell maps link will open up the big picture showing New Zealand and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from New Zealand wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Waiwakaiho. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Taranaki surf breaks near to Waiwakaiho to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.

Waiwakaiho Location Map

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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Waiwakaiho:

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Closest break Bell Block Reef 2 mi
Second closest break East End and The Gap 2 mi
Third closest break Belt Road 4 mi
Fourth closest break ParitutuandNgamotu Beach 6 mi
Fifth closest break Waitara Bar 7 mi

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Ski Resorts closest to Waiwakaiho:

Closest ski area Manganui (New Zealand) 19 mi
Second closest ski area Whakapapa (New Zealand) 78 mi
Third closest ski area Turoa (New Zealand) 79 mi
Fourth closest ski area Tukino (New Zealand) 83 mi
Fifth closest ski area Rainbow (New Zealand) 210 mi

Tide stations nearest to Waiwakaiho:

Closest tide station Port Taranaki, New Zealand 5 mi
Second closest tide station Waitara River Entrance, New Zealand 7 mi
Third closest tide station Opunake Bay, New Zealand 33 mi
Fourth closest tide station Patea, New Zealand 55 mi
Fifth closest tide station Kawhia, New Zealand 77 mi

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Town and city forecasts close to Waiwakaiho:

Closest city location New Plymouth (New Zealand) 2 mi
Second closest city location Hamilton (New Zealand) 109 mi
Third closest city location Manukau (New Zealand) 148 mi
Fourth closest city location Auckland (New Zealand) 149 mi
Fifth closest city location Waitakere (New Zealand) 153 mi