Wind and surf spots in New Zealand
Wavind documents 479 spots in New Zealand, across 17 regions. The spots listed here are at their best from January, February, and March.
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Spots
Auckland
- Awana (Aotea Great Barrier)Aotea Great Barrier
- Muriwai BeachRodney
- Forestry (Rodney)Rodney
- Long Bay ReefHibiscus Coast
- Mussel Rock (Auckland West Coast)Rodney
- North PihaWaitākere Ranges
- Medlands Beach (Aotea Great Barrier)Aotea Great Barrier
- OmahaRodney
- Pakiri BeachRodney
- Piha The Bar (Auckland)Waitākere Ranges
- RaglanWaitākere Ranges
- Red Beach (Hibiscus Coast)Hibiscus Coast
- Browns BayHibiscus and Bays
- Milford BeachDevonport-Takapuna
- Bethells BeachWaitākere Ranges
- MilfordDevonport-Takapuna
- Mission Bay (Auckland)Ōrākei
- Point Chevalier (Auckland)Albert-Eden
- Tokatu PeninsulaRodney
- Karioitahi (Auckland)Franklin
- Shark Alley (Aotea Great Barrier)Aotea Great Barrier
- Sunkist Bay (Franklin)Franklin
- Takapuna North ReefHibiscus Coast
- Tindalls BeachHibiscus and Bays
- Army BayHibiscus Coast
- Bramley Beach (Auckland)Howick
- KarekareWaitākere Ranges
- Orewa Beach (Hibiscus and Bays)Hibiscus and Bays
- Bayswater Sand SpitDevonport-Takapuna
- Jenkins BayWaitākere Ranges
- Long BayHibiscus and Bays
- Maori BayRodney
- Te Arai Point (Rodney Coast)Rodney
- Te Atatu PeninsulaHenderson-Massey
- Tawharanui (Northland)Rodney
- Waiheke IslandWaiheke
- Whitford Creek (Franklin Harbour Area)Franklin
- Ambury ParkMāngere-Ōtāhuhu
- Cheltenham Beach (Devonport–Takapuna)Devonport-Takapuna
- Goat Island Reef (Northland)Rodney
- HuiaWaitākere Ranges
- StonefieldsMāngere-Ōtāhuhu
- WhatipuWaitākere Ranges
- Bethells Beach (O’Neills)Waitākere Ranges
- Island BayKaipātiki
- Orere PointFranklin
- Bucklands Beach (Auckland)Howick
- Herne BayAuckland
- Okiwi (Whangapoua Estuary)Aotea Great Barrier
- Shakespear BayHibiscus and Bays
- Eastern Beach (Howick)Howick
- Glendowie Sandspit (Auckland)Ōrākei
- Pine Harbour Beach (Franklin)Franklin
- Black Swamp (Rodney)Rodney
- Cornwallis (Waitākere Ranges)Waitākere Ranges
- Big ManlyHibiscus and Bays
- Fishermans ReefHibiscus and Bays
- French BayWaitākere Ranges
- Riddell Road (Howick)Ōrākei
- Te Puru Park (Franklin)Franklin
- Kaitoke BeachAotea Great Barrier
- Ihumateo RoadMāngere-Ōtāhuhu
Northland
- Ruakākā Beach (Northland)Ruakākā Beach
- Waipū CoveWaipū Cove
- Coopers Beach (Doubtless Bay)Te Hiku Community
- Mangawhai HeadsMangawhai Heads
- Ngunguru BarTutukaka
- Sandy Bay (Northland)Woolleys Bay
- Helena BayTeal Bay
- Taronui Bay
- Bland Bay (Northland)Tuparehuia
- Hauhora Harbour Bar
- Karikari BeachTe Hiku Community
- Langs BeachLangs Beach
- Ocean Beach (Whangārei)
- Shipwreck Bay Blue House (Northland)Te Hiku Community
- Shipwreck Bay PinesTe Hiku Community
- Tokerau Beach (Doubtless Bay)Te Hiku Community
- Waipapakauri Beach (Te Hiku)Te Hiku Community
- Matauri BayBay of Islands
- Ninety Mile BeachTe Hiku Community
- Rarawa Beach (Te Hiku Community)Te Hiku Community
- Shipwreck Bay Peaks (Northland)Te Hiku Community
- Taupo Bay (Bay of Islands)Bay of Islands
- Henderson Bay (Northland)Te Hiku Community
- Ranganunu Harbour (Te Hiku)Te Hiku Community
- The Bluff North Side (Northland)
- The Bluff South Side (Northland)
- Tom Bowling Bay (Te Hiku)Te Hiku Community
- Waipū RiverWaipū
- Mimiwhangata
- PatauaPataua South
- Shipwreck Bay SupertubesTe Hiku Community
- Spirits Bay (Northland)
- Tapuaetahi
- Baylys Beach (Mahuta Coast)Mahuta
- Parengarenga Harbour Bar (Northland)Te Hiku Community
- Raupo Bay
- The Box
- The Ledge
- Great Exhibition Bay (Te Hiku)Te Hiku Community
- Moureeses
- Ngataki Beach and Paxton Point (Te Hiku Community)
- Te Paki
- Herangi Beach (Te Hiku)Te Hiku Community
- Russell (Bay of Islands)Bay of Islands
- Takou Bay (Bay of Islands)Bay of Islands
- Wainui BayBay of Islands
- Ōakura BayŌakura
- Okupe Beach
- Paparahi Point (Northland)
- Tapotupoto BayTe Hiku Community
- Matukahakaha Paradise Bay (Northland)
- Mukerau BeachTe Hiku Community
- Elliots (Northland Coastline)
- Marsden PointRuakākā
- Whananaki Beach (Whananakibar)Whananaki
- Puwheke Beach (Northland)
- Scott Point
- Twilight Beach (Northland)
- Fairway ReefTe Hiku Community
Canterbury
- The Pier (New Brighton)Coastal-Burwood Community
- Whale Watch Reef (Kaikōura)Kaikōura
- Ferrymead (Christchurch Estuary)Christchurch
- Kairaki Beach (Canterbury)The Pines Beach
- Eddies (South Shore)Christchurch
- Lone Pine Brighton
- Amberley Beach (Hurunui)Amberley Beach
- KahutaraPeketa
- New Brighton Beach
- Waikuku BeachWaikuku Beach
- Sumner Bar (River Mouth)Christchurch
- New Brighton SouthChristchurch
- ChristchurchLinwood-Central-Heathcote Community
- Lake Pukaki Point (Lake Pukaki)
- Mangamaunu (Kaikōura)
- Smithfield (Canterbury)Timaru
- Hickory Bay (Banks Peninsula)Banks Peninsula Community
- New Brighton North (Christchurch)Coastal-Burwood Community
- Trolley s (New Brighton)
- Tuhawaiki Point (Canterbury)Scarborough
- Leithfield Beach (Hurunui)Amberley Beach
- OaroOaro
- Scarborough (Christchurch)Christchurch
- Ashworths Beach (Leithfield Coast)Leithfield Beach
- Gore Bay (Port Robinson)Port Robinson
- Greenpark Huts (Lake Ellesmere)Greenpark Huts
- Lake Clearwater (Ashburton Lakes)Lake Clearwater
- Motunau BeachMotunau Beach
- Stony Bay (Banks Peninsula)Banks Peninsula Community
- Taylors MistakeChristchurch
- Jacks PointScarborough
- Kite PointChristchurch
- Lake Tekapo
- Blue Duck Stream
- Le Bons Bay (Banks Peninsula)Banks Peninsula Community
- Meatworks (Kaikōura)
- Port RobinsonPort Robinson
- Clarence RiverClarence
- Lake Coleridge (Ryton Bay)
- Patiti PointScarborough
- Raupo BayBanks Peninsula Community
- Midshore Bay (Canterbury)
- Te Oka Bay (Banks Peninsula)Banks Peninsula Community
- Gough BayBanks Peninsula Community
- Magnet BayBanks Peninsula Community
- Waipapa Bay (Canterbury)
Wellington
- Peka PekaPeka Peka
- Lyall BayWellington
- PaekākārikiPaekākāriki
- RiversdaleMasterton
- Slippery Castlepoint (Castlepoint Coast)Masterton District
- The Pa (Wellington)Porirua
- The Pa PointPorirua
- Titahi BayPorirua
- Pukerua BayPorirua
- Castlepoint BeachMasterton District
- Eastbourne (Lower Hutt)Lower Hutt
- Lyall Bay Bombora (Wellington)Wellington
- MakaraWellington
- PetoneLower Hutt
- Tora Bombora
- Batches (Whatarangi Coast)
- Mana IslandPorirua
- Whareama
- Island BayWellington
- Tora Shipwreck
- Humenga Point
- The Gap (Castlepoint)Masterton District
- Wainuiomata Reefs (Wellington Coast)Wellington
- Dolphin Bay (Wellington)
- Tora Point
- Christmas Bay (Castlepoint)Masterton District
- EastbourneLower Hutt
- Gnarlies (Wellington)
- Seatoun BeachWellington
- The Desert (Wairarapa)
- Tora Stix (Tora Area)
- Uruti Point (Wellington)
- Airport Rights (Wellington)Wellington
- God Squad
- Houghton BayWellington
- Otakaha StreamMartinborough Community
- Ngawi Windies (Martinborough Coastal Area)Martinborough Community
- Ning Nong Point and Reef (Wairarapa)Martinborough Community
- Dee DeesMartinborough Community
- Schnappes
- Breaker BayWellington
- Pararaki Stream (Wairarapa)
- PropellersLower Hutt
- Te Ikaamaru BayWellington
- White Rock Point (Wellington)
Otago
- Warrington (Otago)Warrington
- Long Beach (Pūrākaunui)Pūrākaunui
- Middle Beach Moana RuaDunedin
- Moeraki Lighthouse (Moeraki Coast)Moeraki
- Smaills BeachDunedin
- Penguin Beach (Otakou)Otakou
- Purakaunui Bay (Otago)
- St ClairDunedin
- Taieri Mouth (Otago Coast)Taieri Mouth
- Allans Beach (Otago)
- Moeraki (Otago)Moeraki
- Pipeline (Karitāne Coast)Karitāne
- Shag Beach
- Aramoana Spit (Otakou)Otakou
- Ocean View (Brighton)Brighton
- Potato Point (Pūrākaunui)Pūrākaunui
- Blue Tops (Brighton, Otago)Brighton
- Long Point (Catlins)
- Nugget Point
- Sandfly Bay (Dunedin)Dunedin
- Tomahawk BeachDunedin
- All Day Bay (Kakanui Coast)Kākaunui
- Kākā Point (Catlins)Kākā Point
- Catlins River Mouth (Catlins Coast)New Haven
- St Kilda BeachDunedin
- Cob Cottage (Brighton)Brighton
- PapatowaiPapatowai
- Boulder Beach (Otago Peninsula)Dunedin
- Lake WakatipuQueenstown
- Lake Wanaka / Te Hai
- Pipikaretu (Otakou)
- Cannibal Bay (Otago Coast)
- Kakanui River Mouth (Kakanui Coast)Kākaunui
- Karitane PointKaritāne
- Papanui Beach (Otago)
- Bobs Beach (Taieri Mouth)Taieri Mouth
- Harwood (Otago)Harwood
- Campbells Bay (Kakanui Coast)Kākaunui
- Murdering Bay (Aramoana)Aramoana
- Possums Reef (Warrington Area)Warrington
- Wainakarua River Mouth (Otago Coast)
- Crossroads (Kakanui Coast)Kākaunui
Hawke's Bay
- Oraka BeachMāhia Beach
- Blackhead 1 (Te Paerahi)Te Paerahi
- Mahanga Beach (Mahanga Coast)
- The Gap (Napier)Napier City
- Aurora Point
- Marine Parade (Napier)Napier
- WaimāramaWaimārama
- Happy Jacks (Mahanga Coast)
- Point Annihilation (Waikōkopu)Waikōkopu
- Te Awanga (Hawke's Bay)Te Awanga
- West Shore Beach (Napier)Napier
- Cray Bay (Waimārama Coast)Waimārama
- Hardings Road (Napier)
- Last Chance (Mahanga Coast)
- Mohaka River Mouth (Hawke’s Bay)Mōhaka
- Diners Beach
- Haumoana River MouthHaumoana
- Opoutama Beach (Mahia Peninsula)Māhia Beach
- Te Kapu (Gisborne and Mahia)Whangawehi
- WaihuaWaihua
- Mahia Reef (Mahia Peninsula)Māhia Beach
- Pourere Beach
- Mahia Spit (Mahia Peninsula)Whangawehi
- Ocean Beach 1 (Hawke's Bay)
- Old Man's Hat (Gisborne and Mahia)Māhia
- Stingray Bay
- Taits Beach (Hawke's Bay)
- Blacks Reef (Mahia Peninsula)
- Red Island (Waimārama Coast)Waimārama
- Rolling Stones (Waikōkopu)Waikōkopu
- Porangahau River Mouth (Hawke's Bay)
- Table Cape Reefs (Hawke's Bay)
- Tangoio (Hawke's Bay)Tangoio Beach
- Arapaonui Coast (Hawke's Bay)
- Mahanga Point (Mahanga Coast)Māhanga Beach
- Tracks (Waikōkopu)Waikōkopu
- Tutaekuri River Mouth (Hastings)Clive
- Waipātiki Beach (Hawke's Bay)Waipātiki Beach
- The Reef (Napier)
- Awatoto Rivermouth (Marewa)Napier
Waikato
- Whitianga (Coromandel)
- Whangamatā BeachWhangamatā
- Hot Water BeachHot Water Beach
- Whangamatā Bar (Whangamatā Coastal Area)Whangamatā
- WhangapouaWhangapoua
- Whangamatā EstuaryWhangamatā
- Waikawau Bay (Waikawau)Waikawau
- Indicators (Raglan)
- MatarangiMatarangi
- OtamaŌtama
- WhiritoaWhiritoa
- Ngarunui Beach (Raglan)Raglan
- Clark Island (Whangamatā)Whangamatā
- Donut Island (Whangamatā)Whangamatā
- Kuoatunu Reef (Kuaotunu Coast)Kūaotunu
- OnemanaOnemana
- Pauanui BeachPauanui
- Tairua BeachTairua
- Manu Bay (Raglan)Raglan
- Awakino River MouthAwakino
- Lake TaupoTaupō
- Tairua Bar
- Homunga Bay
- Opoutere Beach
- New ChumsWhangapoua
- Ruapuke (Waikato)
- Whale Bay (Raglan)Raglan
- MarokopaMarokopa
- The Reef (Port Waikato)Port Waikato
- Sailors Grave (Coromandel)Tairua
Gisborne
- Midway Beach (Gisborne)Gisborne
- Wainui BeachGisborne
- Kaiaua Bay (Gisborne)
- Tolaga BayTolaga Bay
- Hicks BayHicks Bay
- Anaura Bay (Gisborne)Hinemaurea Marae
- Waipaoa RiverGisborne
- Loisells (Gisborne)
- Pines Wainui BeachGisborne
- Roberts Road (Gisborne)Gisborne
- Tokomaru Bay (East Cape)Tokomaru Bay
- Waiapu River (Gisborne)
- Cliffs 2 (Tuahine Peninsula)Gisborne
- Stockroute Wainui BeachGisborne
- Wainui Beach WhalesGisborne
- Makarori (Gisborne)Gisborne
- Three Points
- Makarori NorthGisborne
- TokataHicks Bay
- Pouawa Beach (Gisborne)Gisborne
- Te AraroaTe Araroa
- Tuamotu Island (Gisborne)Gisborne
- Gizzy Pipe (Gisborne)Gisborne
- Sponge Bay (Tuahine Peninsula)Gisborne
- Horseshoe BayHicks Bay
- Makarori PointGisborne
- Mapere Beach (Gisborne)Gisborne
- Whangara (Gisborne)
- Tuahine PointGisborne
Taranaki
- Fitzroy Beach (New Plymouth)New Plymouth
- Bell Block Reef (Taranaki)New Plymouth
- Oakura Beach (New Plymouth)Ōakura
- Stent Road
- Desperation Point (Ōpunake)Ōpunake
- Greenmeadows (New Plymouth)
- Waitara Bar (Taranaki)New Plymouth
- East End and The GapNew Plymouth
- Graveyards 1
- Mikotai (Taranaki)New Plymouth
- Nukumaru Rock
- Rocky Point
- Middleton Bay (Ōpunake)
- Anawhata Road Oaonui
- Arawhata (Ōpunake)Ōpunake
- Belt RoadNew Plymouth
- Kumera Patch (Taranaki)
- Sky Williams
- Patea River MouthPātea
- The Point (Wainui)Waiinu Beach
- Ahu Ahu Road (Ōakura)Ōakura
- Mangahume (Taranaki)
- Punihos (Ōakura)Ōakura
- The Fences (Taranaki Coast)
- Rocky Rights
- Weld Road (Taranaki)Ōakura
- Bog WorksNew Plymouth
- Waiwakaiho (New Plymouth)New Plymouth
Bay of Plenty
- Matakana Island (Tauranga)Tauranga
- Ohope BeachWhakatāne
- Papamoa 1 (Papamoa Coast)Tauranga
- Taystreet (Tauranga)Tauranga
- Whakatāne Heads (Bay of Plenty)Whakatāne
- AratakiTauranga
- Waihi Beach (Island View)Island View
- Ohiwa Port (Ohope)Ōhiwa
- Kaitura Cut (Maketu)Maketu
- Hawai River
- Newdicks Beach (Maketu, Little Waihi)Maketu
- Mount MaunguniTauranga
- Tay Street (Mount Maunganui)Mount Maunganui
- Ōhope BeachŌhope
- Waihau Bay (Bay of Plenty)
- Maketu Bar (Maketu, Little Waihi)Maketu
- Motiti Island Right (Bay of Plenty)
- Papatea Bay
- Bowentown BarPios Beach
- Ernies (Motiti Island)
- Whangaparaoa (East Cape)
- Torere Beach
- Motu River (Whitianga)Whitianga
- Sannis
- Maraenui (East Cape)
- Orakawa (Coromandel)Waihī Beach
- MatatāMatatā
West Coast
- CharlestonCharleston
- Larsen Street (Cape Foulwind)Cape Foulwind
- Tauranga Bay (Westport)Tauranga Bay
- Blaketown Wedge (Cobden)Greymouth
- Little Wanganui
- Ōkārito BeachŌkārito
- Fox River
- Nine Mile (Runanga)Runanga
- Point Elizabeth (Rapahoe)Runanga
- Westport BreakwaterWestport
- PunakaikiPunakaiki
- Shingles (Westport)Westport
- Waimarie (West Coast)
- Rapahoe (West Coast)Runanga
- Haast BeachHaast Beach
- Woodpecker Bay (West Coast South Island)
- Smoothwater Bay (West Coast)
- Cobden BreakwaterGreymouth
Manawatū-Whanganui
- Himatangi Beach (Manawatū)Hīmatangi Beach
- Otaki BeachWaikawa Beach
- Foxton BeachFoxton Beach
- South Beach WanganuiWhanganui
- Whanganui River MouthWhanganui
- Waitārere BeachWaitārere Beach
- Akito River Mouth and Reef (Ākitio Coastline)Ākitio
- Owahanga (Wairarapa)
- Rangiora StreetWhanganui
- Herbertville
- Karaka Street (Whanganui)Whanganui
- Kai IwiKai Iwi Beach
- Whangaehu River MouthWhanganui
Tasman
- Rabbit Island (Tasman)Māpua
- Tata Beach 2 (Ligar Bay)Ligar Bay
- Ruby Bay (Tasman)Ruby Bay
- Onekaka (Nelson-Tasman Bay)Parapara
- Patons Rock (Tasman)Patons Rock
- Pōhara Beach (Tasman Bay)Pōhara
- Wairaiki Beach
- Paturau
- Anatori River (Tasman)Anatori
- Para Para Rivermouth (Nelson - Tasman Bay)Parapara
- Farewell Spit (Tasman)
- Fergusons Beach (Tasman)
Southland
- Saber Reef (Stewart Island)
- Bluecliffs (Southland Coast)
- Colac BayOraka Aparima Community
- OretiInvercargill City
- Nicks Point (Oraka Aparima Community)Oraka Aparima Community
- BeatonsTuatapere Te Waewae Community
- Porpoise Bay
- Dinner Plates (Southland Coastline)
- Frentzes (Southland)
- Porridge
- Mitchells (Oraka Aparima Community)Oraka Aparima Community