Daniels Reef
Daniels Reef is a rocky beach break just north of Mathesons Bay in Leigh, with a single barreling peak and both directions when it lines up. It is a popular East Coast north-of-Auckland session with beach parking, direct road access, and a local crowd that expects people to know the lineup rules. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Daniels Reef in Auckland East Coast.
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Best with an east swell and a northwest wind, with low, mid, and incoming tides all workable.
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Access is via Wonderview Road to the beach, parking is right there, swimmers also use the beach, and the lineup gets better when surfers respect the locals.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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