Wainuiomata Reefs Surf Guide
Wainuiomata Reefs in Wellington is a fairly exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast with some shelter here from northeast winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the south. There is no reef break. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Take care to avoid the rocks.
Wainuiomata Reefs Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
 Reef |  3 | fairly consistent | 14.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Wainuiomata Reefs:
The best conditions reported for surf at Wainuiomata Reefs occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.
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Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
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| Period (s) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Tides at Wainuiomata Reefs
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Swell History at Wainuiomata Reefs
Surf stats for Wainuiomata Reefs, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Wainuiomata Reefs
Wind stats for Wainuiomata Reefs, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
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