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Piha, North Island, New Zealand
Piha Beach South of the Lion Rock
Piha Beach South of Lion Rock features dramatic black sand and powerful Pacific swells that attract experienced swimmers and surfers. The strong currents and rugged conditions make this a challenging location best suited for advanced swimmers comfortable in dynamic ocean conditions. Always check local surf reports and swim between the flags for safety.

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Piha Beach South of the Lion Rock
-36.9569, 174.4674
Details
- Location
- Piha, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- -36.9569, 174.4674