New Zealand

Piha Beach

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FAIR TO GOOD CONDITIONS

Updated 02:21

Confidence n/a

Surf

4–5ft

Chest to Head High

Swell

8.6ft 10s

W 248° · windswell

+ 0.3ft 2s SE

Wind

4kts SE

Offshore · gusts 12kts

Tide

Low tide rising

Weather

6°C air

0% rain

Hourly Session Windows

Observed Conditions

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Tides

Rising · High in 5h 40mRange 1.9m

Sunrise07:25 · first light 06:57Sunset17:31 · last light 17:59

7-day Match Map

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About This Spot

Ideal Conditions

Swell Direction

SW–W230°–290°

Wind

Surf Height

Head high and up

Tide

Incoming / rising tide

Piha Beach Surf Guide

Black sand, Lion Rock, raw power. NZ's most iconic surf beach.

Ability Level

Advanced

BeginnerAdvanced

Bottom

Sand

Local Hazard

Some of NZ's most powerful rip currents — numerous rescues annually. Black iron sand absorbs heat in summer.

Observed Conditions

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