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Keep the southwest-offshore / east-swell pairing in mind and use the tide as a secondary check.
This is a sporadic point setup, so timing matters more than calendar reliability.
Surf GuideHawkes Bay
Napier - Hardings Road
Intermittent Napier point break with a measured, wait-for-it character. Southwest offshore wind and an east swell are the cleanest combination, and better sessions can draw a crowd. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Napier - Hardings Road in Hawkes Bay.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHawkes Bay, NZ
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