Taits Beach in Hawkes Bay is a river-mouth beach break north of Napier with a rough, exposed feel and campsite-side access. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Taits Beach (Waikari River) in Hawkes Bay.
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Access runs through the Waikari River Mouth Campsite and a narrow gravel road, then a short beach walk.
The cleanest window is northwest offshore with an east-northeast pulse and a mid-tide lean, and the coastline can be rough after storms so confirm the mouth and exit before committing.
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