Wairaka Point

Wairaka Point is a left hand point break on a rocky point with a sandy beach. Wairaka Point offers a good, powerful wave with a steep drop in and hollow sections. Leave this one to the experts.

Quality Rating: 

5

Optimal Swell Direction: 

NW

Optimal Wind Direction: 

SE

Tide: 

High

Wave Type: 

Left point

Wave Size Min: 

1.5ft

Wave Shape: 

Powerful
Hollow

Beach Type: 

Sand
Rock

Skill Level: 

Expert

Crowd Level: 

5

Danger: 

Careful on the rocks.

Directions 

From Wellington head north out of the city on State Highway 1. Turn left where the signs point to Porirua, still on State Highway 1. Continue past Porirua and Paremata to Pukerua Bay. Turn left onto Pukerua Beach Road, then left on to Ocean Parade, along to the end of the road.

Nearest Town: 

Pukerua Bay

Nearest City: 

Wellington

Travel Time from City: 

50mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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