Karekare
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Great place to hang out, and when conditions come together good, fast and powerful waves to be enjoyed. Bring your own piano.
Atmosphere:
Can get crowded as this is one of the closer beaches to Auckland, but generally more laid back than Piha.
Additional Info:
Park in the carpark and follow the stream down to the beach.
The main wave is on the right hand end of the beach just off the rocks.
A rip goes out along the rocks - care is needed though.
On big days the waves break way out the back in strong currents - make sure you're fit of going out here.
Location
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Drive out over the Waitakere Hills as if going to Piha, before the main drop to Piha, a steep raod takes yuo down to the very picturesque beach of Karekare. The beach can be seen from the turn off through the thick bush.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
2.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
4.43 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
6.28 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |