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Nukumaru Rock

An exposed reef break on the Wanganui-Manawatu coast, Nukumaru Rock is a quiet left-and-right setup that only really wakes up on the right west swell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Nukumaru Rock in Wanganui-Manawatu.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWanganui-Manawatu, NZ
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Northeast wind is the clean side and west swell is the trigger.

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Focus on whether the reef line is standing up cleanly; mid tide is the safest read, and the access is only worth it when the shape is clearly there.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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