Beginner Surf Spots in New Zealand
One surf break we map is rated for beginner surfers in New Zealand: Mount Maunganui.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Beach breaks
- 1
The beginner breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- Mount Maunganui
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- Year-round, best in autumn and winter
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars, especially on bigger swells. Busy with swimmers and surf schools in summer; keep out of the flagged swimming areas.
Other levels in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Where can beginner surfers surf in New Zealand?
One surf break we map is rated for beginner surfers in New Zealand: Mount Maunganui.
What kind of waves are the beginner surf spots in New Zealand?
Of the 1 beginner breaks we map in New Zealand, 1 is a beach break. Sand-bottom beach breaks are the most forgiving place to fall.