Waimaire

Waimaire is a beach break, river mouth break on a soft shingle beach. There are lots of peaks along the beach to choose from, offering both right and left handers. the wave can be variable depending on shingle banks and swell direction. It can produce good wally, or hollow waves. Best for intermediate to expert surfers. River mouths often have strong currents and rips, so watch out.

Quality Rating: 

4

Optimal Swell Direction: 

SW

Optimal Wind Direction: 

E

Tide: 

All

Wave Type: 

Beach break
River mouth

Wave Size Min: 

2.0ft

Wave Size Max: 

6.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Punchy
Hollow

Beach Type: 

Sand
Stones

Skill Level: 

Intermediate

Crowd Level: 

2

Danger: 

River mouths often have strong currents and rips

Directions 

From Westport head north out of town on Brougham Street, State Highway 67. Continue on State Highway 67 all the way until you get to Waimaire, then turn left onto Lewis Street, then turn right onto Burnett Street and find a park at the end. You can surf anywhere along this section of coastline. You can paddle across the river mouth or drive around if it looks better on the other side.

Nearest Town: 

Westport

Nearest City: 

Westport

Travel Time from City: 

30mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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