Gnarlies Surf Guide
Gnarlies in The Wairarapa is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds blow from the northwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the east. No reef break here. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of rips, rocks, seals.
Gnarlies Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 14.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Gnarlies:
The best conditions reported for surf at Gnarlies occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Gnarlies Surf:
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 22:40 Local time| Mer | Jeudi 04 | |||
| 9PM | 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- off |
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