Shag Rock Surf Report & Forecast

Local Knowledge

Shag Rock (West Coast, Auckland) — An exposed beach break that works best with a southwest swell and offshore easterly winds. The spot is most consistent in autumn, particularly March, though spring and summer can also deliver good sessions. Waves are primarily left-handers, breaking over sand with occasional rocks. It performs best around low tide on a rising tide, with surf generated from both local windswells and distant groundswells. Crowds are rare, but surfers should beware of rips, rocks, and sharks.