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Piha lookout (New Zealand)

Piha North

The north-end Piha beach section, where the black-sand coastline and Lion Rock setup turn a West Auckland beach into a classic surf stop. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Piha North in West Coast Auckland.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWest Coast Auckland, NZ
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The Wave

Southwest swell and east wind are the cleanest combo.

A rising-to-mid tide usually gives the north-end peaks a better shape, and rips and rocks still matter when the beach packs out.

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Southwest swell and east wind are the cleanest combo.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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