Short walk from Takapuna town centre. The reef is adjacent to the boat ramp, the south reef is at the far end of the beach.Best surfing area is between bottom of ewen street and Hauraki road
Only waves with a big NE swell. Usually only when N storm wind is blowing onshore. Unusual to get Offshore wind while there is swell. Big long sandy beach with bigger waves at the southern end. There is a rock reef at the north end which works at high tide providing hollow lefts.
Overview
Atmosphere
Great for windsurfing in the storms, but not so hot for surfing in onshore mess. Popular spot for surfing onshore days.If the wind is northeast, Milford is a better bet.
General
Great beach to hang out, right near the town, shops, pubs, restuarants etc. Good in storm surfs.
has anyone read the comment's for "tamaki reef"?it's obviously a hoax but there little forum going is an absoulute crack up!
comment by MHL, 2005-06-21 04:56:05
Not all bad
It hardly ever breaks, but when it does it is a classic. Steep chucking left that barrels and a wally workable right. If you disagree, then you've never scored it and you'll have to watch the swell a bit better. Great just before high tide when the swell is pushing into Rangitoto channel. Scored at 5 foot during last Febs troppy, there was also a great left between the carpark and o'neills.
comment by frank, 2004-12-11 06:13:17
The only time taka breaks is when someones septic tank overflows causing a outgoing wave before that was when Rangitoto erupted
comment by Anonymous, 2006-11-05 05:36:04