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Kina Road

Kina Road is a Taranaki reef-and-sand surf check south of New Plymouth, before Opunake. It is not the region's marquee wave, but the exposed setup can turn out useful lefts and rights when the swell and wind line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kina Road in Taranaki.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationTaranaki, NZ
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Northeast offshore wind and southwest swell are the key combo.

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Low to mid tide is the cleaner read, and the reef-sand mix can get busy with wind rigs.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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