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Southwest offshore wind and northeast swell are the clean lane.
The south end has a right-hander off the rocks, and the best shape usually shows on a rising mid tide.
Surf GuideNorthland
Waipu Cove
Waipu Cove is Waipu village's main beach break, with several peaks and a right-hand option off the southern rocks. It is a friendly Northland surf beach that can still throw cleaner lines on a northeast pulse and a rising tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waipu Cove in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
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