Surf spot

Hot water Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Hot water Beach in New Zealand, New Zealand NI, Coromandel. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: New Zealand, New Zealand NI, Coromandel
Coordinates: -36.8799, 175.8254

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Wind speed (km/h)	9.6	14	13.7	17.1	20.3	17.6	12	11.1	8	6.6	8.2	8.7	4.9	11.6	11.6	11.2	12.2	10.6	8.9	4.3	10.5	9.6	5.4	10.7	9.1	8.6	7.2	5.2	10.9	13.4	8.7	7.6	6.3	4.2	7.5	9.1	11.2	16.9	18.1	25.8	22.8	17.2	14.3	10.7	22.8	24.4	12	7.1	7	9.5	10.6	10.1	20.4	19.6	17.9	16.6
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Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand (North Island)

Hot Water Beach is one of New Zealand’s most famous surf and beach destinations, located on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. It’s best known for its natural hot springs beneath the sand, where visitors dig pools at low tide — but it also gets surfable waves, especially when Atlantic-style swell? No — from the Pacific. The beach faces east/northeast, so it picks up energy from the Pacific Ocean and can produce fun beachbreak waves under the right conditions.

Surf character

Break type: Sandy beachbreak
Wave quality: Variable, often fun rather than highly consistent
Best conditions: Clean offshore winds, moderate swell, and the right sandbanks
Skill level: Suitable for intermediate surfers, though conditions can become challenging when size increases
Crowds: Can be busy, especially in summer due to tourists and beachgoers

What to expect

Hot Water Beach is not usually considered a top-tier consistent surf break, but it can deliver playful waves and occasional quality peaks. Because it’s an exposed beachbreak, sand movement can change the setup frequently, meaning conditions can vary from one day to the next. The same beach that attracts people to soak in warm pools also offers a scenic and memorable surf session.

Hazards and notes

Strong rips can form, especially on bigger swells
Crowds and swimmers near the hot spring area
Rapidly changing sandbanks and wave shape
Tide matters for both surfing and accessing the hot pools

Overall

Hot Water Beach is a beautiful, unique surf spot with more of a “fun coastal beachbreak” feel than a world-class surf destination. Its combination of surf, scenery, and natural hot water makes it a memorable stop on the Coromandel.