The Wave
Best with a south swell and northeast offshore wind.
Mid tide is the cleanest window, and the rocks plus shifting banks mean the takeoff and inside line change with the river flow.
Surf GuideWairarapa
Pararaki Stream
Pararaki Stream is a remote Cape Palliser river-mouth break with lefts and rights over black sand and rocks. The banks shift with the stream, so the wave feels different from a fixed point or beach setup and rewards a careful mid-tide read. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pararaki Stream in Wairarapa.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWairarapa, NZ
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