Piha (The Bar) surf forecast

Piha · North Island · New Zealand

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Black-sand Auckland west-coast beach known for a left-hand bank beside Lion Rock. It picks up south-west swell and is a regular tour venue.

Break

beach break, lefts; faces W

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SW, WSW

Best wind

SE, E (offshore)

Best tide

low tide

Season

Autumn

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

Strong rips; Rocks; Powerful surf on big days

Nearby spots

• Muriwai Beach, Muriwai
• Manu Bay, Raglan
• Whale Bay, Raglan
• Indicators, Raglan
• Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Mount Maunganui
• Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth

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