intermediate
Waikawa Beach, North Island, New Zealand

Tasman Sea at Waikawa Beach

Waikawa Beach on the Tasman Sea offers intermediate ocean swimming with West Coast exposure and powerful water conditions. The beach suits swimmers comfortable with swell and current, with dramatic coastal scenery. Swim near the beach patrol area and respect strong rip currents.

Satellite view of Tasman Sea at Waikawa Beach

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Tasman Sea at Waikawa Beach

-40.6866, 175.1418

Details

Location
Waikawa Beach, North Island, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-40.6866, 175.1418

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