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Southwest swell with southeast offshore wind is the best setup.
Surf GuideTaranaki
Waiwakaiho
Waiwakaiho is a Taranaki reef break near New Plymouth with quick sections and a reef that asks for a careful read. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waiwakaiho in Taranaki.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationTaranaki, NZ
Best conditions today
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 12 s
- Wind E 2 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
-1.8 ftfalling
- Low-3.6 ft
- High2.9 ft
- Low-3.5 ft
- High3.5 ft
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Lineup Guide
Aim for high tide and keep an eye on the rips around the reef.
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