Green Meadows is a long right-hand point south of Opunake on Surf Highway 45. Park on the highway a little past Waitino / Mataikahawai Road and walk about 400 to 500 metres beside the stream down to the beach. No parking at the sand. The wave often breaks in sections rather than one continuous wall. When the sections link, the ride is long and fast. Uneven reef and rocks mean you want solid intermediate skills at least. Best on southwest swell with northeast winds. Low to rising tide is the usual call. Quieter than Stent on most days.

Kumara Patch is Oakura's main beach. Locals often just call it The Patch. Soft beach peaks near shore for learners, and reef sections for people who want a bit more shape. Close to the village, so you get parking, toilets, cafes, and shops without a long drive. Works on a wide range of tides and swells. Popular for a reason: on a clean weekend it gets busy. If you want space, check other Highway 45 reefs first.

Stent Road is a right-hand point and reef on Surf Highway 45, about 35 minutes southwest of New Plymouth via Okato. Hollow takeoff, then workable walls. On the right swell and an east or southeast wind it is one of the better waves in the region. Mid to high tide is the usual window. Rocks and shallow reef are real. On a good day the car park fills early. Respect the lineup and have a backup spot if it is packed.