Oakura Beach Surfing

Oakura Beach, located on the iconic Surf Highway 45, is often described as ‘Wet, Wild, and Wicked’ and is home to some of the best surfing beaches in New Zealand.

Renowned spots like Stent Rd, Ahu Ahu Rd, and The Graveyards are legendary within New Zealand’s surfing community. Surf Highway 45, stretching 105 km between New Plymouth and Hawera, is the country’s only dedicated surfing route. Oakura Beach is a hotspot for surfers, offering awesome left and right-handers.

The campsite itself features breaks on a large swell, with both right-handers and left-handers available for all skill levels. Even if you’re not confident on a board, you’ll love watching the action from the shore.

Oakura Beach regularly hosts surfing championships and life-saving competitions, especially during the summertime, ensuring there’s always something exciting happening.

Come experience the thrill and beauty of Oakura, where the waves and the community make it a true surfer’s paradise.