Surf spot

Haumoana

Forecast conditions and map view for Haumoana in New Zealand, New Zealand NI, Napier. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: New Zealand, New Zealand NI, Napier
Coordinates: -39.5976, 176.9463

Metric
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Wave direction	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	E	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	SSE
Wave period (s)	4.8	5.2	5.1	5	5.2	5.2	3.5	3.9	4.8	5	5	5	5	5.1	5	5.1	5.1	5	5	5	4.8	4.8	5.1	5.2	3.7	3.8	9.7	8.3	8.6	8.5	8.4	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.7	7.6	11.8	11.6	10.7	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	5.6	5.1	10.8	5.8	6	4.9	5	5.9	6	6.3	4.9
Wave energy (kJ)	8	8	6	5	5	4	4	4	7	7	6	6	7	7	7	7	7	6	6	5	5	5	5	4	3	3	9	9	10	11	13	13	13	13	13	13	14	12	13	28	40	53	59	58	52	26	24	33	17	29	25	23	23	16	14	10
Wind speed (km/h)	8.1	9.2	4	8.6	17.5	21.9	10.4	3.6	3.2	3.3	6.1	3.4	11.2	11.8	7.4	8.2	0.8	6.5	6.5	6.2	8.4	11.1	3.4	6	7.6	7.6	8.6	9.7	6	13	6.6	2.7	7.3	7.6	7.3	6.4	6.2	12.3	13.2	10.3	6.2	17	11.2	5.2	7.8	10.9	9.4	11.3	5.6	2.6	4.7	3.5	6.6	10.2	7.9	9.3
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Haumoana is a surf spot on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, just south of Napier in Hawke’s Bay. It’s a relatively exposed stretch of coastline that picks up swell from the Pacific, making it a consistent option when conditions line up.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Beachbreak with some shifting sandbars
Best swell: East to southeast swell
Best wind: West to southwest winds, which tend to clean it up
Wave quality: Can range from fun and rippy to hollow and punchy depending on sand movement
Skill level: Best for intermediate surfers, though smaller days can suit beginners

Conditions and notes

The spot can be sensitive to swell direction and tide, with shape changing over time.
Because it’s a beachbreak, the peaks can be mushy one day and sharp the next.
Like many east coast spots in New Zealand, it can be affected by strong rips and changing conditions.
There may be local surfers, so it’s good to be respectful in the lineup.

Nearby context

Haumoana is close to other Hawke’s Bay surf areas and is part of a scenic coastal stretch known more for its relaxed coastal vibe than for heavy surf crowds. It’s also near Clifton and the broader Cape Kidnappers / Hawke’s Bay coastline.