NZ SURF CONDITIONS

A hub for live surf reports and forecasts across New Zealand

Major NZ surf spots

Raglan (Manu Bay)

Waikato’s iconic point break — long walls when it’s on.

Piha

Auckland west coast classic — powerful beach break.

Muriwai Beach

Consistent peaks and plenty of space up the beach.

Mount Maunganui (Tay Street)

Bay of Plenty option when the swell angle lines up.

Gisborne (Wainui Beach)

East coast consistency — classic NZ surf town energy.

Taranaki (Stent Road)

Quality reefs and points along the Surf Highway.

Wellington (Lyall Bay)

Windy, punchy, and local — watch the wind direction.

Dunedin (St Clair)

South Island staple — good sandbars and swell magnets.

Northland (Tauranga Bay)

Far north favourite — solid swell exposure.

Extra spots

Te Arai Point

East coast favourite north of Auckland — handles size well.

Mangawhai Heads

Popular east coast break with consistent sandbars.

Tawharanui

Auckland region gem — good all-rounder depending on swell.

Waipu Cove

Easy access beach break — good for a quick check-and-go.

Whangamata

Coromandel classic — reliable with the right swell.

Taylors Mistake

Christchurch area favourite — South Island east coast.

Far North surf (quick links)

Shipwreck Bay (Ahipara)

Legendary west coast lefts — a bucket list NZ wave.

Spirits Bay

Far north exposure — often lights up when swell is in.

Nine Mile Beach

Big coastline energy — choose your bank and go.

Nine Mile

Alternate Nine Mile forecast page (handy backup).

Sandy Bay (Bay of Islands)

East coast option — good when the west is blown out.

Tapotupotu Bay

Far north favourite — another solid exposure option.

Forecast tools

SwellMap

NZ surf forecasts and spot reports.

Windy

Wind direction & strength — plan the session.

MetService Marine

Official marine forecasts, warnings and conditions.

Tides

Tide times by location (choose your beach).

Surfline

Global forecasts + cams where available.

Quick start

One-click jump to the NZ overview forecast.