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Sep
18
100 & Over
Community groups have long been an integral part of life for for smaller or rural townships. To celebrate these men and women we have collaborated with the South Taranaki Women's Institute, the Pātea RSA and the Pātea ... More ►
Oct
28
The Woolshed Tour: 'Life's a Bitch' & Mel Parsons
Since 2012 The Woolshed Tour has been a highlight on rural calendars, bringing a riotous night of entertainment to well over 100 woolsheds from Taumarunui to Tasman to Tuatapere and beyond. Spring 2021 sees the smash-hit ... 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

Sunny with some cloud
10°c
Max Temp.
14°c
Water Temp.

Wind

Still
14 kph
South East

Swell

Medium
1m
West

Water Conditions

For boating and surfing
Poor. 1/10
1
Good. 9/10
9

Tides

6:30Am
High
12:40Pm
Low
7:10Pm
High
7-day Forecast ► Forecast for Friday 17 Sep 2021, 6Pm
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 NOT CURRENTLY patrolled by Surf Lifeguards in Winter months. In an emergency call 111 and ask for Police assistance. Surf Lifeguard patrols will resume in November 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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