Gnarlies Surf Guide
Gnarlies in The Wairarapa is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the east. There is no reef break. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include rips, rocks, seals.
Gnarlies Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 13.3°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, 14 October 2026, 18:51 Local time| miércoles 14 | jue | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | off | off | cross- off |
cross- off |









