The Wave
Use NE swell and SW offshore wind, then wait for high tide before committing.
It is usually quieter than the main bar, but the bar line can still shift and the rips need respect.
Surf GuideCoromandel
Whangamata Estuary
Whangamata Estuary is the southern-end counterpart to the famous Whangamatā Bar: a long-running bar wave with a higher-tide bias and enough shape to feel like a distinct session rather than just the same beach from the other side. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Whangamata Estuary in Coromandel.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCoromandel, NZ
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