Mangawhai Heads
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The beach is good when there is southwesterly winds.
Atmosphere:
A great place to surf when there's some swell. Especially great when there's a tropical cyclone swell.
Additional Info:
The beach has a big reef to the left of the lifeguard house, a great sand-bar where the tidal estuary meets the sea, and multiple beach-break peaks.
Location
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Head North from Auckland towards Whangarei. Well sign-posted fom main high-way. About 1.5 hrs from Auckland.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Forestry
4.35 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Langs beach
6.56 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
