SURFING AT PIHA

Piha is a great base for surfing the local Auckland area.

 

There are waves here at Piha every day and the North East Coast, Coromandel Peninsula and Raglan are all within 1.5 - 2.5 hrs drive.

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SURFING AT PIHA AND NEARBY

Piha Beach consists of two distinct beaches - South Piha and North Piha with the huge 'Lion Rock' dividing them.

 

Best surfed between 3-6 foot (1- 2.5m) in easterly winds on all tides, and is good for surfers of all levels.

 

South Piha

Most popular area of the beach and features quality left and right beach-breaks. Generally smaller than anywhere on the West Coast due to North-facing direction. Great beginners area mid to high tides in "the cove" at the very south end of the beach.

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North Piha

More exposed length of beach, often too big to be surfed so best on a smaller swell 3-4 ft with offshore winds, all tides. 

Features a multitude of beach breaks...You can find good peaks from the north side of Lion rock further up the beach at Helipad, Rivermouth, United and at Caves at the very north end of the beach- which has good shelter from strong NE winds.

 

NEARBY SURF SPOTS

Other recommended surfing beaches nearby are Karekare, Anawhata and Whites beaches..

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Further afield among others are Te Arai. Forestry, Raglan and Whangamata which are possible as day trips all within 1.5 - 2.5 hours drive from here.