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The beach stays relatively low-pressure compared with more exposed breaks.
Surf GuideWellington
Otaki Beach
Kapiti Coast beachside surf spot with a long sand-beach character and a dependable check-the-forecast reputation. It is the easy local option when the coast has some pulse. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Otaki Beach in Wellington.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWellington, NZ
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East wind cleans it up, west-northwest swell feeds it, and high tide is the window to watch.
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