Tawharanui
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I like it but just remember to look out for those bloody rays!!!!!!!
Atmosphere:
Its a beautiful spot. Very good for a family day out. Lovely views, rockpools, walks and great for camping.
Additional Info:
Just look out for Rays and the occasional shark but nothing to dangerous ay.
Also gets pretty crowded on holidays and weekends. Main spot in front of carpark is a mix of surfers boarders and swimmers so you need to watch out for a learner surfer smacking into you.
Location
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Head East from Omaha point to the Tawharanui Regional Park.Drive to the end of the road then you will come to an electric gate and it will open. ( just for animal protection ).Drive to the end of that road and park in the Car Park and walk onto the beach. Get your Board and go surfing in 1 of the three spots on the beach. Best and safest spot is right in front of the carpark.
| 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 with rock |
| Power | Powerful, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.17 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
3.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
5.20 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |