Wairoa District

Opoutama Beach

Opoutama Beach, or Blue Bay as it is often known, is part of the Māhia Peninsula and a family-friendly beach that's suitable for beginner surfers.

Opoutama Beach

Location

Blue Bay Road, Opoutama, Wairoa District

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The beach is a white sandy one, safe for swimming, relaxing, picnics, walking and surfing when conditions are right. At certain times of the year, it is possible to observe dolphins frolicking in the surf. Toilets available

Fishing

A number of large tuatua beds dot the area. These change position from time to time depending on winter and summer storms. Large rays and kahawai are the main inhabitants of the beach, but the occasional good-sized snapper is taken in the evenings.

Surfing

Opoutama is great for learners - a safe ride on small southerlies. It's a long, sandy beach break taking S-SW swells with N-NE offshore. Variety of beach breaks.

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Opoutama Beach

Location

Blue Bay Road, Opoutama, Wairoa District

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