All NZ surf, one tool. Free, and built by people who actually surf here.
The best surf window across the country this weekend. Switch to Near me to focus on your area.
SurfGuru is your free AI surf coach, grounded in live conditions and local knowledge for all 123 spots. Type or tap the mic to talk to it, and it talks back. Ask anything, day or night.
23 surf trips on both islands, planned to the kilometre: real driving routes, live forecasts for every stop, and the campgrounds locals actually use.
Free coaching from the Aotearoa Surf team, and a lesson when you want hands-on help. 1,050+ five-star reviews, ISA certified, Qualmark Gold.
Videos and guides from your first pop-up to carving proper turns. Free forever, no paywall.
Browse the library →2-hour lessons, private coaching, kids programs and camps at Te Arai, Orewa, Mangawhai or Sumner.
From $79 per person →Surf the country, we handle the rest. Multi-day trips along NZ's best coastlines, run by Aotearoa Surf.
From $495 →Quick answers to the questions people ask about surfing in Aotearoa.
SurfCheck blends global swell and wind models with local calibration from the Aotearoa Surf coaches who surf these breaks daily. Forecasts run 7 days out and get more reliable the closer the day. Live conditions update through the day. Always check the water yourself before paddling out.
The most forgiving beaches near Auckland are Te Arai and Orewa on the east coast, and Muriwai on the west on smaller days. Look for sand-bottomed peaks and gentle inside banks. SurfCheck marks beginner suitability on all 123 spots, and Aotearoa Surf runs lessons from $79.
New Zealand has rideable surf year-round. Autumn and winter, roughly April to September, bring the most consistent groundswell, while summer is smaller and best for beginners. East coast spots work on NE and E swells, west coast on SW and W. Wear a 3/2mm wetsuit most of the year and a 4/3mm in mid-winter.
Yes. SurfCheck is completely free with no paywall, including 7-day forecasts, 26 live cams and the SurfGuru AI coach. It is run by Aotearoa Surf School.
123 spots across both islands, from Northland to Otago, each with live conditions, a 7-day forecast, tides and a local guide. 26 spots have live cams.