Whangapoua Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – The Coromandel)
| Name: | Whangapoua |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Whangapoua in Coromandel is a sheltered beach break that has fairly consistent surf The best wind direction is from the southwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Hazards include rips and rocks.
Overall Whangapoua 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 Whangapoua surf quality by season and Whangapoua surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to New-Zealand - The Coromandel surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Whangapoua
Visitor Reviews of Whangapoua |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Whangapoua:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | New Chums | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Matarangi | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Kuaotunu | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Whitianga | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Waikawau Bay | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Whangapoua: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4090 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4141 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4383 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4444 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4599 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Whangapoua: |
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| Closest tide station | Whitianga, New Zealand | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Coromandel Harbour, New Zealand | 11 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Jackson, New Zealand | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tairua, New Zealand | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Man O' War Bay, New Zealand | 26 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Whangapoua: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 174 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 177 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 180 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 198 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 386 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Whangapoua: |
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| Closest city location | Coromandel (New Zealand) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Whitianga (New Zealand) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tairua (New Zealand) | 25 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Thames (New Zealand) | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Whangamata (New Zealand) | 36 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Whangapoua is Auckland International Airport (AKL) in New Zealand, 80 km (50 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Whangapoua is Tauranga Airport (TRG), also in New Zealand, 118 km (73 miles) away.
- Third is Hamilton Airport (HLZ) in New Zealand, 131 km (81 miles) away.
- Whangarei Airport (WRE) in New Zealand is 154 km (96 miles) away.
- Rotorua Airport (ROT), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Whangapoua and is 167 km (104 miles) away.
