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The cleanest look is south-southwest offshore with northeast swell, so read the takeoff carefully before paddling out.
Surf GuideHawkes Bay
Napier - The Reef
Napier reef break with a more focused mid-tide window. South-southwest offshore wind and northeast swell are the clean combination, and the setup rewards careful timing. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Napier - The Reef in Hawkes Bay.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHawkes Bay, NZ
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Treat this as a mid-tide reef check rather than an all-day option.
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