Forestry Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Forestry Surf Guide
A good option for beginners and intermediate surfers, Forestry is home to a series of beach break peaks and a fun left-hand point break, located south of Te Arai point near Auckland. A beautiful area with fun waves and a relatively uncrowded beach, but still only an hour drive from the city.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Something for everyone.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
A little busy on weekends.
Spot Rating
Fun
User-friendly beach break appropriate for beginners, maybe lacking in excitement for experts.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy paddle, easy waves.
Water Quality
Clean
The water is lovely.
Hazards
Sharks, rocks up at the top of the point.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Drive to the car park, then walk through the forest a minute or two to the beach.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Summer is typically best.
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