intermediate
Otama, Waikato, New Zealand

Waikawau Beach

Waikawau Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula provides sheltered, calm ocean swimming with sandy entry suitable for intermediate swimmers and families. The scenic coastal setting offers good water clarity and protected conditions from surrounding headlands. Check tide tables as accessibility changes significantly with tidal movement.

Satellite view of Waikawau Beach

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Waikawau Beach

-36.5962, 175.5298

Details

Location
Otama, Waikato, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-36.5962, 175.5298

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