Piha – The Ditch Surf Report & Forecast
Waitākere Ranges, Auckland
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Piha – The Ditch, West Coast Auckland: An exposed beach break with consistent surf year-round, mostly rights, best during high tide when rising. Works well on groundswells from the southwest, with optimum conditions occurring when combined with offshore winds from the southeast. Can handle light onshore winds, though rips and rocks are hazards. Often crowded. Peak conditions for clean, rideable waves typically occur in Autumn, especially in March.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Waitākere Ranges | Village: Piha | Neighborhood: North Piha | State: Auckland | Country: New Zealand / Aotearoa | Road: Marine Parade North | Full Address: 135, Marine Parade North, North Piha, Piha, Waitākere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionSE
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