Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru Harbour is a right hand point break at the end of the harbour breakwater. Its a short, punchy wave that breaks onto a sand and rock bottom. It needs a good size swell to get working. Good for all surfers, but best for intermediate and up. Watch out for boats passing. Careful of tidal currents and rips.
Optimal Swell Direction:
NE
Optimal Wind Direction:
W
Tide:
Mid
High
Incoming
Wave Type:
Right point
Wave Size Min:
2.0ft
Wave Shape:
Wally
Beach Type:
Sand
Rock
Skill Level:
Beginner
Danger:
Currents and rips. Watch out for boats.
Directions
From Oamaru main road State Highway 1 heading south through the city, veer left into the old part of town on Thames Street. At the end of the street turn left onto Itchen Street, then right onto Tyne Street, then left onto Arun Street. From here you can either go to the end of Waterfront Road and find a park, or turn left into Marine parade and find a park. Suit up and walk out one of the breakwaters and paddle out to the break. The surf break right at the end of the MacAndrew breakwater, the north eastern most point of the Harbour.
Nearest Town:
Oamaru
Nearest City:
Oamaru
Travel Time from City:
5mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
Yes
Parking at beach:
Yes
