Opoutere Beach Reviews and Ratings
(The Coromandel, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Opoutere Beach surf break
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“Hi,
So great predicts, it's very precise and detailed.
I just want to point an error regarding the tide for spots located near Anglet and Tarnos.
You are using wrongly the data of "VIEUX BOUCAU" whitch is not the same than "BOUCAU".
- VIEUX BOUCAU is located in the North of SEIGNOSSE
- BOUCAU is located near BAYONNE (South of CAPBRETON)
Thanks in advance and sorry for my english
[Editor replies. Thanks Gadjo. I have fixed this]”
Gadjo from FRANCE - 26 Mar 2018
Opoutere Beach Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 4 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Opoutere Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Opoutere Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in The Coromandel. 5: the best break in The Coromandel). |
Difficulty Level: 2.3(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Opoutere Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Opoutere Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Opoutere Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Opoutere Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.2(1: Getting to Opoutere Beach requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Opoutere Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Opoutere Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Opoutere Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.3(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Opoutere Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.3(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Opoutere Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Great beach to get away from the crowds at Whangamata. Had a great weekend there with nice swell with an offshore and the beach to myself.
Some nice A frames on the beach break.
Just beware of sharks!!”
Lulu from NEW ZEALAND - 17 Mar 2018
“Great beach, stayed 3 nights and the surf was nice and consistent, very good waves.”
Jack from NEW ZEALAND - 22 Dec 2013
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