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Best on SW swell and E offshore winds.
Mid to high and incoming tides are the cleanest windows.
The beach is very popular, so swimmers and lineup etiquette matter.
Surf GuideTaranaki
Back Beach
Back Beach is one of the more popular New Plymouth beach breaks, with several peaks, punchy power, and enough swell pickup to stay interesting when the coast is smaller. It is a straightforward public-access beach, but swimmers and local etiquette matter because it is busy. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Back Beach in Taranaki.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationTaranaki, NZ
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Road access to the car park is direct and there is no walk-in.
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