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Houhora Harbour Bar

A harbour-mouth Northland point with a real access identity: you park at the beach, then paddle across the river mouth to Stanley Point for the wave. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Houhora Harbour Bar in Northland.

Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNorthland, NZ
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Paddle the river mouth carefully before committing, because currents and rips are part of the spot.

West offshore with northeast swell is the clean call, and mid tide is the preferred window; the beach parking is straightforward, but the water move is the hard part.

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