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Karekare

Break: Beach
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: Low
Swell: W, SW
Wind: E
Location: -36.9897, 174.4775

Hazards

Heavy rips
Remote

Dramatic black-sand beach south of Piha, known for its scenery and powerful sandbar peaks. Less crowded than Piha but every bit as serious.

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