Tauranga Bay
Tauranga Bay consists of a left-hand point break off the boulders at the southern end of the beach, as well as various beach break peaks down the beach. The point is a solid left-hander, with a nice wally, powerful shape, that can get barrelling. Jump off the rocks to get into the line-up. The beach break is on a sandy beach, and has powerful left and right-handers. Good for intermediate to expert surfers. On bigger days, there can be dangerous rips - leave it to the advanced riders.
Optimal Swell Direction:
W
Optimal Wind Direction:
E
Tide:
All
Wave Type:
Left point
Wave Size Min:
1.0ft
Wave Shape:
Wally
Powerful
Hollow
Barrels
Beach Type:
Sand
Boulder
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Wildlife:
Seals
Penguins
Danger:
Rips. Careful on the rocks.
Directions
From Westport, cross the Buller River heading south and turn right onto Cape Foulwind Road/State Highway 67A. Drive past Carters Beach and at Cape Foulwind turn left onto Tauranga Bay Road. Take Tauranga Bay Road all the way down to the beach and find a park. The point is to the left and the beach break to the right.
Nearest Town:
Westport
Nearest City:
Westport
Travel Time from City:
20mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
Facilities:
Toilets
