Surf spot

Waihi Beach

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Country: New Zealand, New Zealand NI, Coromandel
Coordinates: -37.3998, 175.9460

Metric
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Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	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	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	N	NE	NNE	N	N	NNE	NNE	N	N	N	N	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	7.8	7.8	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.3	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.7	8.7	8.7	12.4	12.5	12.3	11.1	12.3	12.4	12.3	12.2	11.8	11.9	11.2	11.2	11.6	11.3	11.2	11.1	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.5	10.2	10.1	9.9	10.2	10.2	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.8	3.1	9.2	4.5	4.7	4.8	5.3	5.5	5	5.6	5.8	5.8	6	6.1
Wave energy (kJ)	20	16	9	9	8	5	7	7	7	7	7	6	12	13	12	8	12	15	15	14	16	16	17	17	18	17	17	17	18	18	16	16	15	15	14	14	13	14	14	14	13	11	9	2	8	13	29	44	35	24	17	21	14	12	17	13
Wind speed (km/h)	15.4	18.5	18.7	18.1	15.6	16.1	15.7	16.9	14.3	15.6	14.2	14.5	17.6	14.7	12.4	10.1	7.9	6.6	5.8	7.1	7.3	8.2	4.8	6.2	5.9	6.2	5.9	4.7	1.8	0.7	6	6.6	6.2	6.3	5.4	5.4	10.2	10.4	8.4	7.9	6.1	5.8	5.4	1.8	5.8	7.9	5.2	5.4	6.1	9.4	13.3	15.1	13.9	11.6	4.1	4.8
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Waihi Beach is a long, sandy surf beach on the Coromandel side of New Zealand’s North Island, near the town of Waihi. It’s one of the more reliable and user-friendly beaches in the area, with a relaxed coastal vibe and plenty of open shoreline to spread out.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on the day
Wave quality: Can be fun and rippable when sandbanks line up, but it’s generally not known as a world-class heavy-wave spot
Swell exposure: Picks up North and northeast swells fairly well, and can also work on other swell directions depending on sand movement
Conditions: Often changes with tides, wind, and sandbars, so wave shape can vary a lot

What it’s like

Waihi Beach tends to have: - Long, clean, mellow walls on good days - Fast closeouts when the sandbanks aren’t lined up - A generally forgiving takeoff zone, making it popular for learners - Room for multiple peaks along the beach, so it’s less crowded than some more famous breaks

Best wind and tide

Best winds: Usually offshore or light offshore winds from the land side
Tide: Often works best around mid tide, but this depends on the sandbars
Swell size: Small to medium swells are often the most manageable, though bigger swells can add power and make it more challenging

Hazards and notes

Rips can be present, especially after larger surf
Changing sandbars mean conditions can shift quickly
Like many New Zealand beach breaks, it can get dumpy and shallow on lower tides

Overall

Waihi Beach is a scenic, accessible, and fairly consistent beach break with plenty of potential for fun sessions, especially for surfers who like a softer, more playful wave rather than a heavy reef or point break.