Piha Surf Spot, New Zealand
New Zealand
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Quick answer
Where is Piha?
Piha is an A-frame beach break in New Zealand. Best season: Year-round, best in autumn and winter. Level: Intermediate. GPS: -36.9530, 174.4680.
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | -36.9530, 174.4680 |
| Wave type | Beach break |
| Direction | A-frame peaks (lefts and rights) |
| Wave quality | High quality |
| Best season | Year-round, best in autumn and winter |
| Tide | All tides; sandbar-dependent |
| Consistency | Consistent through the season |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Crowds | Moderate; can get busy in peak season |
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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Local Knowledge
Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
Piha: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Piha?
Piha is an A-frame beach break in New Zealand. Its GPS coordinates are -36.9530, 174.4680.
When is the best time to surf Piha?
The best season to surf Piha is Year-round, best in autumn and winter. Tide: all tides; sandbar-dependent. Consistency: consistent through the season.
Is Piha good for beginners?
Not really. Piha is rated Intermediate, so it suits surfers who can already paddle out, read the lineup and take off on their own; beginners should start somewhere gentler. Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
