Piha
New Zealand
Beach breakA-frame peaks (lefts and rights)IntermediateYear-round, best in autumn and winter
About This Break
Auckland's wild black-sand beach break beneath Lion Rock, the cradle of New Zealand surfing. Piha is an intermediate-level A-frame beach break in New Zealand, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It works year-round, best in autumn and winter. All tides; sandbar-dependent. Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
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Spot Characteristics
Wave Type
Beach break
Wave Direction
A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
Wave Quality
High quality
Tides
All tides; sandbar-dependent
Consistency
Consistent through the season
Best Season
Year-round, best in autumn and winter
Suitable For
Intermediate
Region
Oceania
Local Knowledge
Crowds
Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
