Whatipu
Where in New Zealand / Aotearoa is Whatipu located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Beach break |
| Wave Direction | Right and Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Ledgey, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 8-10 ft/2.5-3 m |
| Wave Height Max | 16 ft+/5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 157.5°-247.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | North, NorthWest |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 292.5°-22.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 8ft-10ft |
| Swell Size Max | 16ft and over |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising and Falling Tides |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Sometimes break (between 5 and 40) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Few Surfers |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Few Surfers |
| Access Distance | Day trip |
| Walk Description | Good walk (15-30 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | By boat only |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Spring Suit | Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 20°C | 20°C | 17°C | 15°C | 14°C | 17°C |
| Air Temp | 21°C | 21°C | 14°C | 11°C | 13°C | 16°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |