Crushing Waves Piha Beach New Zealand Summer Time Stock Photo C Yayimages 258096608
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Piha beach waves. Winds are predicted to be cross onshore at the time the swell arrives. North piha in west coast auckland is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The largest open ocean swell not directed at the beach is 6ft 7s period and expected on sunday sep 27 at 4am.
Situated on the west coast of the north island 40 kms from the city of auckland this black iron sand beach has a reputation for awesome surf which rolls in over the tasman sea. There are incredibly strong tides and waves which can be very dangerous. With rugged cliffs and the majestic lion rock standing.
When uncle tobyas iron man contest was held at piha in 1997 canoes were snapped in two and theyave never come back. The most powerful waves expected at piha north in the next 7 days are 13ft 14s and forecast to arrive on tuesday sep 29 at 7pm. Prevailing left breaking waves at the beach break.
Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. My family particularly likes visiting the.