Bowentown Bar
Bowentown Bar sits on the Waihi Beach side of the harbour entrance and behaves like a classic bar: fickle, currenty, and worth the trouble only when the swell angle and wind cooperate. On a good day it throws all-rights with real pace, but the rips keep it honest. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Bowentown Bar in Bay of Plenty.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Avoid the outgoing tide; rising or incoming water is the safer bet.
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Lineup Guide
Avoid the outgoing tide; rising or incoming water is the safer bet.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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