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East offshore winds and west-northwest swell are the clean lane.
Best around mid tide on the rise, and the long beach keeps the lineup relatively uncrowded.
Surf GuideNorthland
Waipapakauri Beach
Waipapakauri Beach is a far-north exposed beach break on the Northland coast. It is a classic open-shore setup that likes east wind and west-northwest swell, with the best shape around a rising mid tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waipapakauri Beach in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
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