Wainui Beach, and its twin beach Makorori, have the reputation for offering dependable surf breaks in the summer months. With sand dunes and Reserve land behind the beach offering protection from wind and erosion, and a dedicated chapter of the Surf Life Saving Club on hand, Wainui is an ideal swimming destination for locals and tourists alike. The beach is also internationally famous as the site of a tragic mass whale beaching in 1970, and a memorial to the event can be found in the Reserve area. Toilets are available, and parking can be easily found on the roadside or the Reserves behind the beach.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Wainui Beach and 8,000 other beaches.