Tawharanui Reviews and Ratings
(Northland, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Tawharanui surf break
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“Shipwrecks beach is the best.”
alex from UNITED STATES - 10 Feb 2022
Tawharanui Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 10 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.8(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.6(1: Tawharanui is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Tawharanui is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Northland. 5: the best break in Northland). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Tawharanui can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.6(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Tawharanui, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.9(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Tawharanui are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.4(1: Often too crowded. 5: Tawharanui is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.4(1: Getting to Tawharanui requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Tawharanui for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.8(1: Camping at Tawharanui is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Tawharanui is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Tawharanui, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 1.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Tawharanui where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“A very good wave but very crowded best break is to the left of main beach if facing the water, lots of sharks, lots of people, lots of stingrays. Wave closes out over 2-3 foot.”
jose paulo-banchero from NEW ZEALAND - 17 Nov 2021
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