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Use west-southwest swell with southeast offshore wind.
High tide is the cleanest window, and the bar can run rippy when it is on.
Surf GuideTaranaki
Waitara Bar
Waitara Bar is a Taranaki river-bar check where the line can sharpen quickly when the tide and sandbar line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waitara Bar in Taranaki.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationTaranaki, NZ
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