Surf spot

Tay street

Forecast conditions and map view for Tay street 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: -37.6471, 176.1997

Metric
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Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	N	NNE	NNE	N	NNE	N	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	7.9	7.7	8.2	7.8	7.5	11.5	9.8	10.3	8.9	9.4	11.2	11.2	8.2	11.4	10.6	9.4	11.1	11.1	10.9	9.8	9.2	11.2	11.2	11.2	11.2	11.2	11.1	11	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.6	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.2	6.7	2.1	4.7	6.6	9.8	9.8	5.3	7.3	5	4.6	5.7	5	5.3	5.5	5.8	6	6	6
Wave energy (kJ)	8	7	9	5	4	5	6	5	3	3	5	5	3	5	4	4	5	5	5	4	4	6	6	6	6	8	8	8	8	8	8	7	7	7	7	7	7	5	3	0	1	2	4	4	1	2	3	7	7	45	47	43	45	48	46	43
Wind speed (km/h)	21.5	19.4	17.7	16.1	15.1	15.9	15.2	20.1	18	20.6	18.4	18.7	17.7	17.1	14.8	10.2	7	7.1	4.8	4.5	8	2.4	4	6	8.4	8.9	9.2	7.6	9.7	18.7	14	8.5	8.2	7.4	6.3	10.9	16.6	19.1	14.7	9.4	6.6	3.3	6.5	8.8	13.1	22	12.6	5.8	5.8	8.7	8.4	12.3	26.2	19.6	14.2	17
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Tay Street in the Coromandel, New Zealand, is generally a small, local beach-break surf spot rather than a big-name destination. In this part of the North Island, conditions can be highly tide- and swell-dependent, so it’s best on the right mix of small to moderate swell with manageable winds.

Typical surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on the day
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful when the sandbanks line up, but usually not especially powerful or consistent
Crowds: Often fairly local and low-key, though this can change in holiday periods

Conditions to watch

Wind: Light offshore or calm conditions are best; onshore winds can quickly mess it up
Tide: The spot may work better at certain tide stages depending on sandbank shape
Swell: Needs some swell to break well, but too much can make it messy

Vibe and setting

The Coromandel has a relaxed, scenic coastal feel, and Tay Street fits that vibe: a casual, uncrowded local surf area with a natural beach setting.
Good for a mellow session rather than heavy performance surfing.