advanced
Pataua, North Island, New Zealand

Pataua South East End

Pataua South East End is a rugged black sand beach on New Zealand's North Island with powerful ocean swells, requiring intermediate to advanced swimming skills and strong awareness of rip currents. Always check local surf forecasts and swim near lifeguard towers if present.

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Pataua South East End

-35.7161, 174.5291

Details

Location
Pataua, North Island, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
-35.7161, 174.5291

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