Orewa Beach
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Not a Consistant break, but fun when it is there and you are strapped for tim e.g. do not have enough gas or time to head further up the North East Coast. Great little Coastal Village for Food & drinks afterwards.
Atmosphere:
The upside to orewa is that sometimes it can have long rides. This happens when the swell is bigger and is breaking miles out, so be ready for a long paddle. Orewa can be surfed in a stormy northeaster or on a good size ground swell coming down the coast. It is NOT the most consistant surf beach however.
Additional Info:
This is the best East Coast surf beach near the city. Easy parking all along the beach. Go here if the inner city is to small.
Location
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Get on the Northern Motorway (in Auckland City) and keep on going north until Orewa Beach/Hibiscus Coast exit at Silverdale. Its well signposted.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
7.34 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
9.16 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
14.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |