Whangamata Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – The Coromandel)
Surf Break: Whangamata Beach
| Name: | Whangamata Beach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Whangamata Beach in Coromandel is a fairly exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf Offshore winds are from the southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northeast. The beach breaks are all lefts. Overcrowding can even make surfing hazardous.
Overall Whangamata 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 rose diagram describes the range of swells directed at Whangamata Beach through an ... (show all text)
This picture shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directio... (show all text)
Also see Whangamata Beach surf quality by season and Whangamata Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Whangamata Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Whangamata Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Clark Island | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Donut Island | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Whangamata Bar | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Whangamata Estuary | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Onemana | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Whangamata Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4113 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4166 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4410 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4471 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4622 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Whangamata Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Slipper Island, New Zealand | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Tairua, New Zealand | 15 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rocky Point (Thames), New Zealand | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Whitianga, New Zealand | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tauranga, New Zealand | 34 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Whangamata Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 140 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 144 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 147 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 174 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 360 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Whangamata Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Whangamata (New Zealand) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waihi (New Zealand) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waihi Beach (New Zealand) | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tairua (New Zealand) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Paeroa (New Zealand) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Whangamata Beach is Tauranga Airport (TRG) in New Zealand, 58 km (36 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Whangamata Beach is Hamilton Airport (HLZ), also in New Zealand, 87 km (54 miles) away.
- Third is Auckland International Airport (AKL) in New Zealand, 100 km (62 miles) away.
- Rotorua Airport (ROT) in New Zealand is 106 km (66 miles) away.
- Whakatane Airport (WHK), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Whangamata Beach and is 120 km (75 miles) away.
