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Whanganui & Manawatu

North Island

13+ surf breaks

Foxton Beach, exposed beach breaks, Tasman swell

Long stretches of exposed black-sand beach receive consistent Tasman swell. Foxton Beach is the pick of the region — a fast, punchy beach break that gets busy on good days. The Manawatu Gorge creates interesting wind effects, and the region is often overlooked by travelling surfers which means uncrowded waves.

Surf breaks

Foxton BeachBeach
Levin BeachBeach
CastlecliffBeach
TurakinaBeach

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