Surf GuideEast Cape

Whangaparaoa

Name: Whangaparaoa
Address: East Cape, NZ

Whangaparaoa in East Cape is a sheltered beach and reef break that only switches on now and then. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Whangaparaoa in East Cape.

Break TypeBeach Break

Skill LevelIntermediate

LocationEast Cape, NZ

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North-northwest swell with southeast offshore wind is the clean call.

It works at all stages of the tide, and the spot is usually quiet because it only switches on now and then.

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