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Piha, North Island, New Zealand
Piha North Beach
Piha North Beach is a powerful black sand beach on Auckland's west coast known for strong rips, heavy swells, and dramatic rock formations that attract experienced surfers. This exposed ocean beach demands respect for dangerous conditions and is best for advanced swimmers only. Always check surf reports and swim in patrolled areas between the flags.
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Details
- Location
- Piha, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- -36.9370, 174.4586