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Pio's

Pio's is a beach break on a sandy beach, located between Waihi Beach and Bowentown. You can surf anywhere along this stretch of beach. There are several peaks to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and fun. This beach is popular, so watch out for swimmers, know the rules and respect the locals. Good for all levels of surfer. Facilities at surf club.

Bowentown

Bowntown is a right hand beach break on a sandy beach, located at the northern tip of Matakana Island. You will need to paddle across the channel from Bowentown, Seaforth Road. You can also take a boat or take the ferry, you can take your car across on the ferry. note you are not allowed to paddle the channel between Matakana Island and Mount Maunganui. There is a good right hand break into the right mouth, and several peaks along the beach to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and fun. Good for Intermediate to expert surfers.

North Matakana Island

North Matakana Island is a beach break on a sandy beach, located near the northen end of Matakana Island. You will need a boat or take the ferry, you can take your car across on the ferry. note you are not allowed to paddle the channel between Matakana Island and Mount Maunganui. There are several peaks along the beach to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and fun. Good for Intermediate to expert surfers.

Matakana Island

Matakana Island is a beach break on a sandy beach, located along the coast of Matakana Island. You will need a boat or take the ferry, you can take your car across on the ferry. note you are not allowed to paddle the channel between Matakana Island and Mount Maunganui. There are several peaks along the beach to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and fun. Good for Intermediate to expert surfers.

Puni's Farm

Punis Farm is a beach break on a sandy beach, located near the southern end of Matakana Island. You will need a boat or take the ferry, as you are not allowed to paddle across the channel. There are several peaks to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is high performance, powerful, hollow barrels. Good for Intermediate to expert surfers.

Shark Alley

Shark Alley is a sandy beach break located just on the other side of Leisure Island (Moturiki). This small island sits just off Mount Maunganui's Main Beach. Breaks can also be found off either side of Motuotau Island, a short paddle out from the beach. There are several peaks to choose from with both right and left-handers. The wave is often soft and fat, great for learners and mal riders. Suitable for all levels of surfer. Popular beach so watch out for swimmers, know the rules and respect the locals. Facilities are available at the surf club.

Tay Street

Tay Street is a beach break on a sandy beach, located not far along from Mount Maunganui. Tay Street is quite well known for a good peak along this stretch of beach. There are several peaks to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and can get hollow, good fun. Suitable for all levels of surfer. Popular beach so watch out for swimmers, know the rules and respect the locals. There are facilities located at the surf club.

Arataki

Arataki Beach is a beach break on a sandy beach, located Papamoa. There are several peaks to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and can get hollow, good fun. Suitable for all levels of surfer. Popular beach so watch out for swimmers.

Papamoa Beach

Papamoa Beach is a sandy beach break located at Papamoa. There are several peaks to choose from with both right and left-handers. The wave is punchy and fun. Suitable for all levels of surfer. There are facilities at the Papamoa Surf Club. This is a popular beach, so watch out for swimmers.

Kaituna

Kaituna is a river mouth beach break on a sandy beach, located at the mouth of the Kaituna River. There are several peaks to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is Hollow and powerful with barrels on offer. Best left to the expert surfers.

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