Intermediate Surf Spots in New Zealand
2 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in New Zealand: Raglan and Piha.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Point breaks
- 1
- Beach breaks
- 1
The intermediate 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.
- Raglan
- Wave
- Point break · Left-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- Year-round, best in autumn and winter
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Piha
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- Year-round, best in autumn and winter
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
Other levels in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Where can intermediate surfers surf in New Zealand?
2 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in New Zealand: Raglan and Piha.
What kind of waves are the intermediate surf spots in New Zealand?
Of the 2 intermediate breaks we map in New Zealand, 1 is a point break and 1 is a beach break.