Surf spot guide · Taranaki, New Zealand
Beachbreak peaks either side of the river flow — handles size and draws windsurfers in the teeth of the wind.
High Waves
Large waves up to 2.5m expected at Kina Road. Peak conditions around 9:00 PM.
Exercise extreme caution when entering the water. Strong currents and large waves present. Warning valid until 9:00 PM.
Kina Road is a beachbreak setup on the exposed Taranaki coast near Opunake, where peaks form on either side of the river flow over a mix of uneven reef and sand. The spot sits squarely in the path of the prevailing winds, which means it's frequently blown out - but that same exposure also draws wind rigs and kitesurfers who share the lineup on windier days. With a NE wind and a solid SW swell, the lefts and rights on both sides of the river hold decent size and squeeze the most out of whatever the Tasman sends. This is one of the more reliable checks along this stretch. Wave faces run from 2 to 2.4m with rides of 50 to 100 metres. The spot works across all tidal stages with outgoing conditions tending to produce the sharpest banks. The wind exposure keeps most surfers at more sheltered options nearby. On small swells with clean NE winds, the sucky rights where Arawhata Road ends are worth a look for a shorter, punchier option. Sharks are present and submerged reef sections add consequence through the lineup.
Peaks either side of the river mouth where Tasman swells dodge the prevailing wind.
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Rarely crowded. Wind exposure keeps numbers low even when swell is solid.
Windy exposed reliable
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Fun, sheltered beachbreak tucked between two rocky headlands on the Taranaki coast, serving up peaks for all abilities.
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Powerful big-wave reef peaks off a remote Taranaki point, serving hollow walls over uneven reef.
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Low-tide reef point hugging Taranaki's fringing reef — long lefts shifting from cantering walls to brief barrels.
+9 MORE →Check Arawhata Road rights in small swells with NE. Wind rigs share the water. Outgoing tide sharpest banks.
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Sharp rocks hazard at lower tides
Free roadside parking with camping available nearby. No restrooms or showers. When swells are small, the rights where Arawhata Road ends are worth checking.
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