Surf spot

pauanui

Forecast conditions and map view for pauanui 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: -37.0183, 175.8703

Metric
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Wave period (s)	8.2	8	9.2	8.9	7.9	8.8	8.9	8.7	8.2	7.8	7.8	8	8.8	7.8	11.2	8.9	10.8	10.5	10.3	10.3	10.1	10	9.8	11	10.9	10.7	10.6	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.4	10.3	10.1	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.8	9.7	9.7	9.7	9.6	9.6	6.3	4.1	4.7	5	5	5.2	5.5	5.3	5.7	5.7	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	23	17	20	18	8	11	8	7	6	6	6	5	5	2	5	4	6	7	7	7	7	6	6	8	8	9	9	9	9	11	11	11	10	10	10	10	9	9	9	8	8	6	6	6	6	4	3	5	25	55	50	50	44	54	55	39
Wind speed (km/h)	19.5	15	19.8	18.1	16.5	14.7	11.3	11.9	11.6	12.6	12	15.8	17.7	15.9	7.4	8.2	6.4	7.1	6.8	7.2	8.9	8.4	4.5	8.2	8.7	8	7.3	6.4	8.4	10	7.8	5.6	5.9	5.7	4.4	4	8.3	13.8	8.3	5.8	5.8	6.3	4.7	8.5	13.2	9.4	8.6	4.7	6.8	3.4	8.4	15.1	22.3	22.2	24.1	21
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Pauanui, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand is a beachbreak surf spot known for its long sandy beach, scenic setting, and generally approachable waves.

Quick description

Type: Sandy beach break
Exposure: Open to swell, especially from the east/northeast
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller, cleaner days
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful, with rippable peaks when conditions line up
Crowds: Can get busy in summer and school holidays because Pauanui is a popular holiday spot

What to expect

Pauanui often has shifting sandbars, so the waves can change from day to day. On a good swell with light offshore winds, it can produce clean, punchy beachbreak peaks that are suitable for shortboarding or funboard sessions. On bigger swells, it can become powerful and less forgiving, with rips and stronger surf.

Conditions

Wind: Best with offshore or light winds
Swell direction: Works well with easterly to northeasterly swell
Tide: Often better on mid tide, but this can vary with sand movement
Hazards: Rips, dumping waves on larger swells, and changing sandbanks

Overall vibe

Pauanui offers a laid-back Kiwi beach surf experience with a beautiful backdrop of the Coromandel. It’s a good option if you want a relaxed session in a scenic coastal town, especially when the swell is moderate and the wind is favorable.