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Best on SE swell and NW offshore winds.
All tides work.
You need farmer permission to cross the land, then park right at the beach and keep gear and litter under control.
No camping, fires, or toilet.
Surf GuideBanks Peninsula
Goughs Bay
Awatoto is a Napier-side shingle beach break at the river mouth, and when the banks dig out it can turn into one of the Hawkes Bay setups that goes hollow and barrels. The wave stands out because it is a proper rivermouth break rather than a soft beachie, with several peaks and enough power to matter. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Goughs Bay in Banks Peninsula.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationBanks Peninsula, NZ
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