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West wind is the clean offshore flow and northeast swell is the working direction.
Surf GuideNorthland
Mangawhai Heads
A busy Northland surf zone with beach and point options, where shifting sandbars, a left-hand point, and reliable northeast swell make it a regular check near Mangawhai Heads. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mangawhai Heads in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
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