Takapuna
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Great beach to hang out, right near the town, shops, pubs, restuarants etc. Good in storm surfs.
Atmosphere:
Great for windsurfing in the storms, but not so hot for surfing in onshore mess. Popular spot for surfing onshore days.If the wind is northeast, Milford is a better bet.
Additional Info:
Only waves with a big NE swell. Usually only when N storm wind is blowing onshore. Unusual to get Offshore wind while there is swell. Big long sandy beach with bigger waves at the southern end. There is a rock reef at the north end which works at high tide providing hollow lefts.
Location
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Short walk from Takapuna town centre. The reef is adjacent to the boat ramp, the south reef is at the far end of the beach.Best surfing area is between bottom of ewen street and Hauraki road
| 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 | Powerless |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Localism, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
5.37 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
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| 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) |