SURF COROMANDEL PENINSULA SURFING
Taranaki The New Zealand Surf Capital
New Zealand Surf Introduction
Whangamata. In the summer time this town goes off or used to, after
some rather loose New Years parties and gatherings the police and
town have tightened there city rules.Whangamata features a 4 km
long beach which has heaps of Excellent sandbar breaks
The Whangamata Bar at the northern end is the best spot, producing
long breaks in north-easterly swells on an incoming tide. If the
bar is crowded or the tidal flow is too much, you can head down
the beach and choose a sandbar
Waihi Beach about 11 km east of Waihi is 10 km long, open to the
north-east, and works with medium swells on an incoming tide. From
its northern end a track leads across the headlands to Orokawa Bay,
which has bigger waves, often accompanied by a heavy undertow.
Tairua Beach about 64 kms north of Waihi is a thriving holiday resort.
It has great sandsand bars onto a white sand beach. Swells around
1 - 2 metres perform well on an incoming tide, but undertows become
a serious issue as the swell increases. The Tairua Bar produces
an ok lefthand break, which can be accessed from the Pauanui side.
Boating activity and a swift tidal current can create problems here.
Hot Water Beach about 16 kms south of Whitianga has excellent beach/reef
breaks in moderate easterly swells and offers the bonus of a luxurious
soak in hot thermal pools. Scoop out a hollow in the sand at low
tide, and within minutes you are bathing in your own private spa
bath.
Whangapoua Beach works when the swells come from the east or north-east.
If the swells are small, a short walk over the north headland to
New Chum’s Beach .