Tawharanui is the Anchor Bay surf zone inside Tāwharanui Regional Park, a north-facing beach setup with sand, reef patches, and a steady all-levels feel. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tawharanui in Auckland.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best with southwest offshore wind and northeast swell.
The beach access sits below the park, the bay can get crowded when it is on, the rocks and sharks are the main hazards, and the tide stays workable through the cycle with only a slight mid-tide edge.
Lineup Guide
Best with southwest offshore wind and northeast swell.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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