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East-southeast is the clean side and northwest swell is the main trigger.
High tide is the best window, and the beach stays quiet enough that crowding is not the issue when it is on.
Surf GuideNorthland
Herangi Beach
Herangi Beach is a remote Northland beach break near Cape Maria van Diemen, with a northwest swell lane, east-southeast offshore winds, and a high-tide lean that keeps it from feeling generic. It is useful mostly because it sits on a quiet part of the coast rather than because it is famous. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Herangi Beach in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
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