Haumoana
Haumoana is a right hand point break, on a shingle beach, located at the Tukituki Rivermouth. The wave is powerful, with hollow barrels. Best on the incoming tide. Good for intermediate to expert surfers. Be careful, river mouths often have strong currents or rips.
Optimal Swell Direction:
E
Optimal Wind Direction:
W
Tide:
All
Wave Type:
Right point
River mouth
Wave Size Min:
2.0ft
Wave Shape:
Powerful
Hollow
Barrels
Beach Type:
Stones
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Danger:
River mouths often have strong currents or rips.
Directions
From Hastings head north on Karamu Road Nort, State Highway 2, out of Hastings. Turn right on to Pilcher Road. At the round about turn left on to Lawn Road. At the next round about turn right on to Mill Road, then left on to Haumoana Road, then left and continue on Haumoana Road. At Haumoana turn left on to Grange Road North, then right on to Domain Road and park by the domain on the south side of the Tukituki River.
Nearest Town:
Hastings
Nearest City:
Hastings
Travel Time from City:
15mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
Facilities:
Toilets