The Wave
Low to mid tide is the better read for the Main Beach peaks.
Southwest wind and northeast swell are the cleaner pairing; check the Moturiki / Blowhole lane, rips, crowding, and sandbar shape before paddling.
Surf GuideBay of Plenty
Mount Maunganui Main Beach
The classic Tauranga main beach, with a peaky beachbreak along the Mount shoreline and a soft right off Moturiki when the southwest wind and northeast swell line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mount Maunganui Main Beach in Bay of Plenty.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationBay of Plenty, NZ
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