Whangamata Bar surf forecast

Whangamata · Waikato · New Zealand

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Sandbar at the harbour mouth that makes a left on northeast swell with a west wind. Dangerous rips, and it breaks only now and then.

Break

beach break, lefts; faces NE

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NE

Best wind

W (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Apr-Sep

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

strong rips; shifting sand

Nearby spots

• Whangamata Beach, Whangamata
• Matarangi, Matarangi
• Mokau, Mokau

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