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Nine Pin Rock, Whatipu Beach, 16 April 2006

Whatipu

Whatipu is the remote Manukau Harbour entrance point break, known for hollow left-or-right walls and barrels reached by a long walk over the dunes. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Whatipu in Auckland.

Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelAdvanced - Expert
LocationAuckland, NZ
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Use the west-southwest swell and east to southeast offshore lane, then commit only on the better part of the incoming tide.

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Use the west-southwest swell and east to southeast offshore lane, then commit only on the better part of the incoming tide.

The walk over the dunes, the strong currents, and the barrel potential mean the spot still deserves an expert-level read before you paddle.

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