Town and country in one day: morning peaks at the Mount with the summit track above you, then forty five minutes east to Matata's lava-reef lefts where the crowd thins to nothing. The Bay turns on in cyclone season when long-period east swell wraps in.
Day 1 is today. Forecast refreshes every 3 hours.
Bay of Plenty · 3hr session
Main Beach peaks under Mauao. Busy, friendly, and the most consistent stretch in the Bay. Earlier is better, before the sea breeze and the towels arrive.
Bay of Plenty · 3hr session
Forty five minutes east along the coast road. Black-sand beach with lava boulder banks that shape long lefts on an east swell. Bring everything you need, there are no shops.
Aotearoa Surf can help with lessons, board hire and accommodation across most North Island routes. Get in touch for a guided run of any of these trips.
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