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Whakatane Heads
Whakatane Heads in the Bay of Plenty is a right-hand river-mouth point break with a strong low-tide lean. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Whakatane Heads in Bay of Plenty.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationBay of Plenty, NZ
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