East Cape

North Island

18+ surf breaks

Remote uncrowded breaks, exposed east coast swell, adventure surfing

Raw, remote, and largely uncrowded — East Cape is for surfers who love the journey as much as the waves. Eighteen breaks line a rugged coastline that sees the first light on earth each morning. Access can involve long drives on gravel roads, but the reward is quality surf with nobody else out.

Surf breaks

Tolaga BayBeach

Hicks BayBeach

Waihau BayBeach & Reef

Torere BeachPoint

Te AraroaBeach & Point

Anaura BayBeach & Reef

Live surf forecast

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