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Feb
16
Rotokare Loop Mountain Bike Trail
The Rotokare Loop Mountain Bike Trail event is run by the Eltham Lions. Registration is from 7.30am and the and the Briefing is at 9.15am. There are two courses one being 17ks and the other is 25ks. Both loops ... More ►
May
13
Waste Free Living Workshop - With Kate Meads
Prepare to be inspired, become motivated, and take control of your household’s impact on our future. Get lots of exciting and inspirational education around ways you can minimize waste at home. This workshop is ... More ►
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Oakura Beach

Oakura township is a beach community as is evident when visiting the beach. The beach and surrounding area is carefully looked after and groomed. There is ample car parking and very good facilities. Oakura Beach is one of the most popular beaches for swimming and surfing and there will usually be people in the water. Some large events are held at the beach that attract big crowds. The New Plymouth Old Boys Swimming and Surf Life Saving Club patrol weekends and public holidays from Labour Weekend till Easter and there are professional Lifeguards at the beach during the summer holidays.

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Family friendly

This beach is well suited for families with great facilities and patrolled by Surf Lifeguards over the summer months. Make sure your family is prepared for the beach conditions.

Swimming

Oakura beach is probably the most popular swimming beach in Taranaki. Oakura has quite a steep swash gradient of four degrees. The beach commonly has strong rips around the stream mouths and a nasty beach dump and inshore undertow. The beach is usually quite safe if waves are even and one metre or less. When the swell is not even or larger than one metre, waves will dump heavily onto the sand bar, holes and troughs quickly form, and rips become strong. Many locals live quite a way from the Surf Life Saving Club which means that swimmers can be scattered along the beach. Swimmers are advised to swim between the flags.

Surfing

Oakura beach is only a beach break but it is often very good. Many locals of all ages surf and it is uncommon to see the beach with a wave and no surfers. There is generally a good hollow right hand wave off the Otupato Stream. However bars can form anywhere along the beach. Oakura is best surfed on mid to low tide in a south to southeast wind.

Fishing

Rock fishing and surfcasting can be highly productive on occasions. Fisherman need to set up lines to avoid snags. Surfcasting from the central beach area is also quite popular. There is also a boat ramp just to the north of Oakura township. Offshore fishing is excellent.

Activities and facilities

Activities

  • Canoeing/kayaking
  • Dog walking
  • Horse riding
  • Wind/kite surfing

Facilities

  • Car parking
  • Food and beverage kiosk
  • Playground
  • Public toilets
  • Shower

Safety

The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at Oakura Beach and be prepared so you and your family can enjoy the sun, sea and sand safely this summer.

Hazards

Large breaking waves
Strong rips/currents
Submerged objects
Sudden drop off

Patrols

Patrolled Beach
Oakura Beach is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.

Forecast provided by SwellMap.com

Cloud with possible showers
17°c
Max Temp.
19°c
Water Temp.

Wind

Still
18 kph
North

Swell

Medium
0.7m
South West

Water Conditions

For boating and surfing
Good. 7/10
7
Average. 6/10
6

Tides

12:20Am
Low
6:40Am
High
1:00Pm
Low
7:10Pm
High
7-day Forecast ► Forecast for Friday 23 Apr 2021, 12Pm
Swellmap.com

Safety at Oakura Beach

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Oakura Beach. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand Beaches. More ►

Patrolled Beach

Patrolling club: New Plymouth Old Boys SLSC ►
Patrolled Beach
Oakura Beach is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
 

Patrol Hours

Oakura Beach is patrolled on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm between 28 November 2020 and 8 March 2021. Weekday patrols are provided Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 7:00pm during 21 December 2020 to 29 January 2021.

Hazards

Large breaking waves
Large breaking waves
Strong rips/currents
Strong rips/currents
Submerged objects
Submerged objects
Sudden drop off
Sudden drop off

Click a safety symbol for more information on the risk

4 simple rules to keep you safe

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Oakura Beach. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand beaches and looking out for each other. More ►

The Water Safety Code:

  • Be prepared
  • Watch out for yourself and others
  • Be aware of the dangers
  • Know your limits
DIAL 111 in the event of an emergency

Location

Oakura Beach is located 12 kilometres southwest of New Plymouth. There are two entry points to the beach, both off State Highway 45 which runs through the Oakura township. Oakura Beach is the location of New Plymouth Old Boys Swimming and Surf Life Saving Club located on Tasman Parade. Tasman Parade joins with Messenger Terrace and runs the length of Oakura Beach. There are many beach front properties at Oakura Beach as well as a network of other residential housing. There are two creek mouths, one to the southwest end and one located near the middle and slightly northeast of New Plymouth Old Boys SSLSC Clubhouse. There are also rock outcrops at each end of the beach. There is a grass reserve in the back beach area at Oakura with a picnic area, playground and basket ball half court. All of this is backed by a well established residential area.

Public Transport

Bus: http://www.trc.govt.nz/bus-routes/

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Beach Water Quality

Many councils provide the results of their weekly monitoring. This lets people know what the most recent bacteria levels were. Remember, even sites with low risk can be unsuitable to swim at from time to time and we recommend that you avoid swimming for 48 hours after heavy rainfall.

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