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Surf GuideWanganui-Manawatu
Nukumaru Rock
An exposed reef break on the Wanganui-Manawatu coast, Nukumaru Rock is a quiet left-and-right setup that only really wakes up on the right west swell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Nukumaru Rock in Wanganui-Manawatu.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWanganui-Manawatu, NZ
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Focus on whether the reef line is standing up cleanly; mid tide is the safest read, and the access is only worth it when the shape is clearly there.
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