Piha-The Ditch
Piha's Ditch section, a faster face on the same famous black-sand coast, where the lineup narrows and the sectioning changes quickly with the tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Piha-The Ditch in West Coast Auckland.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Southwest swell and southeast wind are the cleanest combo, and a rising-to-high tide usually gives the Ditch a cleaner face.
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Lineup Guide
It is still the faster, more consequential Piha section, so watch rips and the black-sand lineup when the beach is crowded.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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