Surf spot guide · East Cape, New Zealand
High-tide left crumbling off boulder reef at the north end — long rides for improvers on E swells.
At Mahunga Point, a crumbly left breaks off the boulder reef at the beach's north end on high tide, giving long, manageable rides to intermediates and above. It works best with plenty of water over the reef and enough east in the swell for it to bend around the point. The broken-up nature of the reef spreads multiple peaks across the lineup, naturally dispersing the small crowd that gathers. Westerly winds hold the face clean. Size ranges from 2 to 1.8m with rides of 100 to 200 metres on a good run. The spot is beginner-accessible on smaller days, with the crumbling wave providing a forgiving platform for developing surfers. No rips, sharks, or localism flagged - submerged boulders are the only significant hazard. This is a relaxed, uncrowded option on the northern Mahia coast.
Long left peels off Mahunga's broken boulder reef, dispersing the crowd across multiple peaks.
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Rarely crowded. Broken reef spreads small crowds across multiple peaks.
Mellow improver point
East Cape
6km arc of fun longboard-friendly peaks — walk or drive south for empty waves. Rivermouth at Oraka Beach.
East Cape
Fast hollow left peeling down a boulder-lined point that works in most swells — private property access with localism.
East Cape
Long beautiful beach with mellow easy rollers for beginners and longboarders. Campground at the north end.
+9 MORE →Higher tides cover reef for cleaner shape. Prefers E in the swell. Multiple peaks spread the crowd. Beginner-friendly on smaller days.
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Boulder bottom with rocky hazards at entry and exit
Free car park with roadside parking, restrooms, showers, and camping available. Easy access to the reef break.
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