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Surf Spots in Wellington

Capital city with serious surf. Wellington's south coast cops massive swells and offers powerful reef breaks. Windy but incredibly consistent. Strong surf community and culture.

11 Surf SpotsYear-round (best Apr-Oct)Reef breaks, powerful swells, windy, experienced surfersNew Zealand9 local services

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Famous Surf Spots in Wellington

Lyall Bay Castlepoint Tora Riversdale Palliser Bay

Break Types

10

Beach

2

Reef

Skill Levels

Location

New Zealand

Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua

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Intermediate

Airport Reef

Airport Reef, Wellington City

Beach break

A surf spot in Wellington City, Wellington. Detailed guide coming soon.

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Advanced

Castlepoint

Castlepoint, Wairarapa

Reef break - right

World-class right-hand reef break in stunning location. Long rides, heavy wave, requires advanced skills. Worth the 2-hour drive from Wellington.

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Intermediate

Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay, Wellington City

Beach break

A surf spot in Wellington City, Wellington. Detailed guide coming soon.

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Intermediate to Advanced

Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay, Wellington City

Beach break

Wellington's premier surf beach right next to the airport. Powerful beach break that handles big swells. Consistent and often windy.

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Intermediate

Ngawi

Ngawi, Wairarapa Coast

Beach break

A surf spot in Wairarapa Coast, Wellington. Detailed guide coming soon.

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Beginner to Intermediate

Paekakariki Beach

Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast

Beach break

Long beach break on the Kapiti Coast. Mellow waves, good for beginners. Works on smaller swells when other spots are too big.

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Intermediate

Pukerua Bay

Pukerua Bay, Kapiti Coast

Beach break

A surf spot in Kapiti Coast, Wellington. Detailed guide coming soon.

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Intermediate

Te Horo Beach

Te Horo, Kapiti Coast

Beach break

Remote beach break with good sandbars. Less crowded than other Wellington spots. Can have excellent waves in the right conditions.

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Intermediate to Advanced

Titahi Bay

Porirua, Wellington

Reef and beach break

Reef and beach break combo. The reef can produce excellent left-handers. Popular with locals, works well in northerly winds.

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Intermediate

Tora

Tora, Wairarapa Coast

Beach break

A surf spot in Wairarapa Coast, Wellington. Detailed guide coming soon.

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Intermediate

White Rock

White Rock, Wairarapa Coast

Beach break

A surf spot in Wairarapa Coast, Wellington. Detailed guide coming soon.

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About Surfing in Wellington

Wave Conditions

Reef breaks, powerful swells, windy, experienced surfers

Best Time to Surf

The best season for surfing in Wellington is Year-round (best Apr-Oct). However, waves can be found year-round.

Local Surf Culture

Wellington has a welcoming surf community. Always respect local surfers, follow surf etiquette, and be mindful of the environment.

Safety Tips

Check local conditions before surfing, respect warning signs, and never surf alone. Always surf within your skill level and be aware of hazards.

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