The Wave
Best when the tide is rising through mid tide.
WSW offshores and NE swell are the cleanest setup cues, and the open bay lets you park nearby and read the banks from the beach before paddling out.
Surf GuideNorthland
Bland Bay
Bland Bay is a Northland beach break that keeps a simple left-right setup alive when the west-southwest wind turns offshore. It is more about timing the bay, the swell, and the rising tide than about any single signature section. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Bland Bay in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
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