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North-northwest offshore is the clean lane, west swell is the trigger, and the spot can turn quickly when onshore wind or a sloppy tide creeps in.
Surf GuideWanganui-Manawatu
Wainui Reef
Wainui Reef is a Wanganui-Manawatu reef break on the Waiinu/Nukumaru coast, a fickle west-coast option that only really matters when the reef lights up. It is more of a local check than a marquee destination, but it can still throw proper lefts and rights when the west pulse is right. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Wainui Reef in Wanganui-Manawatu.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationWanganui-Manawatu, NZ
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It is a reef with rocks, a moderate access walk, and enough consequence that you should not overread a hopeful look from the road.
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