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East wind is the clean side and west-northwest swell is the trigger.
The beach sits at the river entrance, so currents, pollution, and mouth movement matter more than a narrow tide window.
Surf GuideWanganui-Manawatu
Foxton Beach
Foxton Beach is a broad Manawatū river-mouth beachbreak on the South Taranaki Bight, a practical surf-club coast stop rather than a marquee point. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Foxton Beach in Wanganui-Manawatu.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWanganui-Manawatu, NZ
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