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Mangawhai Heads

Break: Beach
Skill level: Intermediate
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: Medium
Swell: NE, E
Wind: SW
Location: -36.0927, 174.5876

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Rivermouth rip

Long east-coast surf beach with a rivermouth bar at its south end. Quality sandbars and an easy day trip from Auckland.

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