Hawke's Bay

North Island

19+ surf breaks

Waimarama, Napier reefs, east-facing consistency

Hawke's Bay faces east into the Pacific, picking up consistent swell from tropical cyclones and Southern Ocean groundswell alike. Waimarama is the go-to beach break, while the Napier reefs and Te Awanga point deliver more technical surf for experienced riders.

Surf breaks

WaimaramaBeach

Te AwangaPoint

Ocean BeachBeach & Reef

Napier - Hardings RoadPoint

TangoioBeach

WaipatikiBeach

Live surf forecast

Check current conditions, swell height, wind, and the 16-day forecast for all breaks in Hawke's Bay on surf-forecast.com.

Open forecast for Hawke's Bay ↗

Staying in Hawke's Bay?

Browse our handpicked New Zealand accommodation — coastal retreats, surf houses, and escapes close to the water.

Browse Surfshack regions