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Kia ora! We are two young and passionate surfers, who are lucky enough to call Whangamata home. With backgrounds in education and high performance sport our combined knowledge allows us to cater to each individual skills.
Whangamata is one of the most pristine beaches in New Zealand, with untarnished coastline and perfect waves its the idyllic spot for people of all abilities to get involved in surfing. Situated right on the beach front, Whangamatā Surf School has direct access to the best waves for all conditions.
Whangamata Surf Shop is a family owned and operated business in the heart of the Kiwi Holiday favourite Whangamata. The William's family took over the business in 2002, however the Surf Shop itself has over 40 years of history and is the oldest surf shop in the area!
Whangamata is well known for its world class bar, excellent beach and panoramic views. Whangamata Surf Shop provides all your surfing needs including sales of gear, boards, gear hire and our awesome LearnToSurf options.
Waikawau is a beach break on a sandy beach, located near the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula. Waikawau has several peaks along the beach to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and fun. Coromandel beaches are popular, so Know the rules and respect the locals. Good for beginner to expert surfers.
Te karo Bay is a beach break on a sandy beach, located on the east side of the Coromandel Peninsula just north of Tairua, also known as Sailors grave. There are several peaks to choose from along the beach with both right and left handers. The wave is Powerful and hollow, good fun with some barrels on offer, but it can get to be a heavy shore break. There is also a good right hander at the south end of the beach and left hander at the north end of the beach. Coromandel beaches are Popular, Know the rules and respect the locals. Good for Intermediate to expert surfers.
Opito Bay is a beach break on a sandy beach, located on the north eastern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula. Opito Bay is a fairly sheltered bay and needs a decent swell to get it working. The wave is Punchy and fun. Coromandel beaches are popular, so Know the rules and respect the locals. Good for beginner to expert surfers.
Wainuiototo Bay is a beach break on a sandy beach and right hand point, also known as New Chums, it is located just north of Whangapoua. Wainuiototo Bay has several peaks along the beach to choose from with both right and left handers. The best break is the right hand point at the south eastern end of the beach. Wainuiototo Bay is a fairly sheltered beach and needs a decent swell to get it working. The wave is punchy and fun. Coromandel beaches are popular, so Know the rules and respect the locals. Good for beginner to expert surfers.
Rings Beach is a beach break on a sandy beach, located between Kuaotunu and Matarangi, on the north eastern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula. Rings Beach is a fairly sheltered bay and needs a decent swell to get it working. The wave is punchy and fun. Coromandel beaches are popular, so Know the rules and respect the locals. Good for beginner to expert surfers.
Kuaotunu Beach is a right hand point break off a rocky point onto a sandy beach, located at the eastern end of the beach, on the north eastern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula. Kuaotunu Beach is a fairly sheltered bay and needs a decent swell to get it working. The wave is fast and hollow, with barrels on offer. there are also some fun beach breaks down the beach. Coromandel beaches are popular, so Know the rules and respect the locals. Good for advanced to expert surfers.