Haast Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, SW, NW
Wind
ESE
Surf Height
Waist high-slightly overhead
Tide
Incoming, all tides
Haast Beach Surf Guide
The Haast area is situated alongside the Mt. Aspiring National Park, in the heart of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. This place is breathtakingly beautiful. Amazing scenery will keep your neck and head turning constantly. Check out the Fox Glacier, go tramping, jet-boating, take a helicopter ride, fish the Haast River, and maybe even have a surf at Haast Beach.The beach itself is pristine, as you would expect in a World Heritage Area, and a few near-shore reefs help provide some stability to the sandbanks. Just as well too, since this area picks up an abundance of swell. There are a variety of peaks to choose from…and it'll be a big surprise if you're sharing the spot with anything other than the wildlife that this place is famous for. Enjoy the chilly serenity of a surf in these parts.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Where are the locals?
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Non-existent
Spot Rating
Fun
Not world class but offers some variety and is consistent. Beautiful scenery helps too.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Good
Hazards
Bouncing off the bottom.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Easy
Bottom
Sand, reef
Best Season
All year, but winter gets damn cold round here
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