Te Arai, Forestry and Mangawhai have been the go to beaches for surfers for decades. On Auckland’s East Coast and just over an hour’s drive from Auckland city, they’re easy to get to and are well known for their safe conditions, consistent surf, white sand and clear water. We also operate on beaches closer to Auckland, such as Orewa, Omaha and Pakiri. Let the Aotearoa Surf team show you around! Not sure whether the conditions are right for you? Check out Our Reliable Surf Forecast NZ tool. You don’t need much swell for Te Arai, only 0.2 of a metre. Other beaches such as Orewa, Tawhranui, Omaha need at least 0.8m and Mangawhai heads needs at least 0.5m. Alternatively, give us a buzz (09 431 5760) and we’ll be happy to discuss where the best beaches are to visit on the day based on the conditions and your skill level!
Our Beginner Surfboard range is huge… Platino Soft Boards are the best value for kids or adults first season of surfing. Also top brands hardboards like NSP, Hot Buttered, Takayama, Surftec, Al Merrick, Torq and more. Fishes, Mini Mals and longboards for beginners to advanced surfers. We have a range of services to suit all ages and experience levels with everything from locally based kids camps, after school programs and holiday programs to overseas surf retreats for adults. We are also the preferred choice for large organisations and corporate events.
Aotearoa Surf aims to introduce the excitement and fun of surfing to youth throughout New Zealand every year through this FREE event. There is no better way to showcase this than to give our future generations the opportunity to try surfing when they are young, giving them ocean confidence and awareness, a place to make new friends as well as a super fun day out in the ocean! Our ‘Have A Go Surf Day is for kids and youth (4-16 years old) who may be new to surfing, beginners, intermediate surfers and even those that have never surfed before!
