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West offshore and east swell are the guide, with mid tide the cleaner call, and river-mouth currents, rips, and swimmers are the main checks.
You need permission to cross the farm land, then walk across paddocks to the beach.
Surf GuideNorthland
Takou Bay
Takou Bay in Northland is a sandy bay and river-mouth surf zone north of Kerikeri, with several peaks down the beach and a walk-in that keeps the place feeling local. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Takou Bay in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
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