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Best with southeast wind and west swell.
Check the bank before paddling because the city-side pocket can change around the headland and port edge; the actual bank shape matters more than waiting for one fixed tide slot.
Surf GuideTaranaki
Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach
Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach is New Plymouth's city-side surf stretch, backed by Paritutu Rock and the port edge. It is a familiar Taranaki beach break with a strong local identity, where the urban setting and coastal headland context matter as much as the swell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Paritutu and Ngamotu Beach in Taranaki.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationTaranaki, NZ
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