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Piha Beach

New Zealand

Piha Beach

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POOR CONDITIONS
Updated 13:37
Confidence n/a
Surf

2–3ft

Thigh to Waist High

Swell

5.5ft 8s

SW 237° · chop

+ 1.7ft 16s SW

Wind

10kts W

Offshore · gusts 25kts

Tide

High tide rising

Weather

15°C air

46% rain

Hourly Session Windows

Observed Conditions

Surf check from the lineup

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Tides

7-day Match Map

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About This Spot

Ideal Conditions

Swell Direction

SW–W230°–290°

Wind

E

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

Break Type

Beach break

Local Hazard

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