Continent |
Oceania |
Country |
New Zealand |
Next Big City |
Auckland (North Island) |
Next Town |
Muriwai |
Type: |
Beach |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Food, Parking |
Surface |
Sand |
Hazards |
No information |
Area Size |
Medium |
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorty |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Normal |
Full wetsuit in winter, spring suit in summer for people from the tropics. Winter (May to October): air 9-15°C and water 12°C. Summer (November to April): air 20-28°C, water 16-19°C. A spot that you can ride year round, and always has surf. Epic in 5m swells and 40 knot winds but be careful!!
Best Months: |
June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
SW |
Main Direction: |
SW |
South and South West prevailing wind makes sideonshore. Winter blows pretty hard. Strong, often gusty winds with 20 knots average. In summer, daily sea breezes are a frustrating 10-14kts with more offshore (NE) and no wind days. Best direction for wave riding NW and SE, but SW is fine too.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Auckland City, take the North Western Motorway until it runs out, continue throught the roundabout to Kumeu, turn left at Waimauku at the sign that says `Muriwai`. Follow this round until the end and you are there. Gotta take a car.
Rules |
Zones, Time |
Respect the sea and the locals and don't kite in or through the lifeguard flagged swimming area (Oct - May) . Coffee and Cafe open at the beach.
Beers on the beach watching the summer sunsets.
