Taronui Bay Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

N, NE, E

Wind

NW, W, SW

Surf Height

Slightly overhead-3X overhead

Tide

All

Taronui Bay Surf Guide

This is a psycho rock shelf in the Bay of Islands. It breaks both ways and the hardness upon which this wave hits the reef will impress even the hardest of surfers. Drive north to Kerikeri and follow the signs to Taronui Bay, 10 miles north.

Ability Level

Advanced

BegIntAdv

Advanced

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow. Be cool and keep it that way.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Can be crowded.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Requires a proper swell to turn on, but gets good when it does.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Not much.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Good

Hazards

Hitting the bottom.

Bring Your

Shortboard

Access

Secret

Bottom

Reef

Best Season

November-February

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