Taits Beach (Waikari River) Surf Break

Taits Beach (Waikari River) Surf Break Reviews and Ratings

Lat Long: 39.17° S 177.09° E

Issued: 5 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Taits Beach (Waikari River) sea temperature is
13.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Taits Beach (Waikari River) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Taits Beach (Waikari River) Ratings

Overall: 3.0. Based on 1 vote. Vote

Quality on a good day: 2.0

(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: Taits Beach (Waikari River) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Difficulty Level: 1.0

(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).

Water Quality: 3.0

(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

Access: 3.0

(1: Getting to Taits Beach (Waikari River) 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).

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