Back Beach
Taranaki · New Zealand
Beach break by the rocksgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Banks by the Paritutu rocks. Best wind — E-SE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break by the rocks |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — north |
| Coordinates | -39.063, 174.028 |
FAQ
Is Back Beach good for beginners?
Back Beach is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Back Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#taranaki/back-beach-new-plymouth. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Taranaki
- Fitzroy — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Ahu Ahu — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Oakura — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Stent Road — Right-hand reef, advanced surfers
- Opunake — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates