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Oraka Beach
Oraka Beach is a Mahia coast beach break at the Maungawhio Lagoon outlet with an open sandy exposure. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Oraka Beach in Gisborne and Mahia.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationGisborne and Mahia, NZ
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The lagoon mouth means rip awareness matters, but the beach stays broadly surfable through the tide.
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