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Tapuaetahi

Tapuaetahi is a Northland reef on the Kerikeri side of the Bay of Islands, a shallow coral-led wave that only turns on when the right northeast pulse is paired with offshore wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tapuaetahi in Northland.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNorthland, NZ
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The reef is inconsistent and shallow, so water level and a careful entry matter more than optimism.

South wind and northeast swell are the clean window, high tide keeps the coral ledge more manageable, and submerged rocks are the main hazard.

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