Purakanui

Catlins, Southland

Taylors Mistake

Sumner, Canterbury

Strongman

Greymouth, West Coast

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Seekin’ waves?

Surf Seeker is the most comprehensive Guide to Surfing in New Zealand!

It covers Surf Breaks, Surf Stores, Surfboard Shapers, Surf Lessons, Surf Hire, and even Surf Reports, giving you the local knowledge to seek and score the best waves of your life.

Aotearoa is a great country to discover through surfing. There is an abundance of beautiful landscapes and memorable surf spots, from the local city beaches to the remote ends of the island.

Please always hold the utmost respect for our pristine coastal environment and do your part to keep this country beautiful. Please remember to “take only pictures and leave only foot prints”.

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Northland

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South Island

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Tasman

West Coast

Canterbury

Otago

Southland

Grabin’ gear

New Zealand offers a diverse range of retail surf shops and services. 

You will find dedicated surf shops offering surfboards, wetsuits, accessories, wax, clothing, hire and all the knowledge you may need, as well as qualified surf schools providing the opportunity to get coached into the waves for the first time or update your skills.

Finally, New Zealand is home to many talented local surfboard shapers, that create various custom surfboard shapes to suit the local conditions.

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Surf Shops

Find a knowledgeable surf shop offering surfboards, wetsuits, accessories and more.

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Surf Lessons

From beginner lessons to advanced coaching, you can learn on the waves with friendly surf schools.

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Surf Shapers

New Zealand’s talented shapers will create custom surfboards to match your style.

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Surf Hire

If the surf’s up and you don’t have the gear, check out the map to find a surf hire shop near you.

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