NZ surf regions

A clear regional structure gives SurfNZ room to grow search traffic without losing the New Zealand surfing focus.

Northland

Warm-water points, beach breaks and road-trip potential.

Open region

Auckland West Coast

Piha, Muriwai and exposed Tasman energy.

Open region

Coromandel

Holiday surf, east coast beaches and summer travel.

Open region

Bay of Plenty

Mount, Pukehina, Matakana Island and beach-break variety.

Open region

Taranaki

NZ surf highway, points and consistent swell exposure.

Open region

Gisborne and Mahia

East Coast setups, warmer water and classic NZ surf history.

Open region

Wellington and Wairarapa

Wind-sensitive breaks, rugged coast and committed local scenes.

Open region

Otago and Southland

Cold-water quality, exposed swell and serious conditions.

Open region