Mount Maunganui
Popular Bay of Plenty beach break with easy access, plenty of learners, and conditions that change quickly with wind and swell.
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Piha
Powerful Auckland west coast surf. Beautiful, exposed, and often demanding. Respect rips, size and local safety advice.
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Bay of Plenty beach-break option with a more remote feel and fewer crowds when access and conditions line up.
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Open-coast Bay of Plenty beach with strong currents at times, better suited to confident surfers.
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