Mangawhai Heads Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE, N, ENE
Wind
WSW
Surf Height
Waist high-well overhead
Tide
All tides
Mangawhai Heads Surf Guide
Located near the rivermouth, Mangawhai Heads can get good peaks depending on the state of the sandbars and what the swell and tide are doing.
Local Vibe
WelcomingIntimidating
Mostly tolerant. Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
MellowHeavy
Crowded on a proper swell, but somewhat spread out with many peaks to work from
Spot Rating
PoorPerfect
Left point and a rocky reef.
Shoulder Burn
LightExhausting
Rips and longshore currents are common when there is a decent swell in the water.
Water Quality
CleanDirty
In front of a rivermouth, can get dirty from runoff
Hazards
Bouncing off the bottom.
Access
Easy. Parking available at the beach.
Bottom
Sand and rocks
Best Season
November-February
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