Warrington
Beach break plus a left-hand reef at the mouth of Blueskin Bay. It needs a NE swell to get in and is best around high tide with a SW offshore; rarely crowded.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 38° - 118°
- Size range
- 0.75m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.4m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 180° - 270°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Warrington?
Warrington is a beach break in Warrington, Blueskin Bay, New Zealand, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Warrington?
Warrington picks up swell from the NE round to the ESE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NE. It starts working at around 0.75m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.4m. Period matters too: aim for 11s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Warrington?
A SW wind is dead offshore at Warrington, and anything from the S round to the W keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Warrington?
Warrington is at its best around high tide.
How cold is the water at Warrington?
The water at Warrington averages around 12°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Warrington good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Things to watch for: sharks and strong rips.
How do I get to Warrington?
The nearest airport on our list is DUD, then it's roughly a 50-minute drive.
What other surf spots are near Warrington?
The closest breaks we track are Possums Reef (1.1 km), Potato Point (3.2 km) and Long Beach (Otago) (5.3 km), handy when Warrington isn't working.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Possums Reef
🥝 Left-hand reef • ENE swell • Blueskin Bay
Potato Point
🥝 Right-hand point • NE swell magnet • Dunedin north
Long Beach (Otago)
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • NE swell, Dunedin north coast
The Spit (Aramoana)
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • ENE swell, Dunedin north
Karitane Bar
🥝 Right-hand beachbreak • E swell magnet • Dunedin north
Karitane Point (The Point)
🥝 Right-hand point • E swell magnet • Dunedin north