Te Arai Point
Northland · New Zealand
Beach break by the headlandgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Banks by the point, few people. Best wind — W.
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 headland |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from north — south |
| Coordinates | -36.15, 174.662 |
FAQ
Is Te Arai Point good for beginners?
Te Arai Point 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 Te Arai Point 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/#northland/te-arai-point. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Northland
- Sandy Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Ocean Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Waipu Cove — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Mangawhai Heads — surf spot, all levels — from beginner to advanced