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Treat it as a remote north-country check with a beach-and-point mix, and favor southwest offshore wind, northeast swell, and mid tide.
The Paxton Point conservation area and Rarawa campsite give the spot its setting.
Surf GuideNorthland
Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point
Far-north Northland beach and point combo near Rarawa. It gives you lefts, rights, and a left-hand point option, with southwest offshore wind, northeast swell, and a mid tide working best. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
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