Surf Lessons in Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are great for beginners — mellow waves and sandy bottom, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.
Today's Conditions
Full forecastKnee to waist-high
11s period
16 kph
SSW
21°C
Mild — spring suit
9.0/10
Great day to surf
Surfing at Mount Maunganui
We don't have instructors listed at Mount Maunganui yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. The waves here are beginner-friendly — if you bring your own board or rent locally, it's a great place to practice.
Best tide
low, mid
Best wind
East, Southeast
Best swell
West, Southwest, Northwest
About surfing in Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is a beach break located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It's one of the friendliest spots in the area for people learning to surf — expect mellow, forgiving waves and a sandy bottom that's easy on your feet.
Mount Maunganui is a beginner-friendly beach break located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. This welcoming spot offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for first-time surfers and those building confidence on a board. Best on West and Southwest swells with East/Southeast offshore winds, it provides a safe and enjoyable learning environment with consistent, manageable waves.
You'll probably want a spring suit or thin wetsuit. Most lesson packages include a board and wetsuit rental.
Know before you go — Mount Maunganui
Here's what you should know about surfing at Mount Maunganui — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.
The waves
Mount Maunganui is a beach break. The waves break gently over sand, which makes it forgiving when you fall. Perfect for first-timers.
Best conditions
- Tide: low, mid
- Wind: East, Southeast
- Swell: West, Southwest, Northwest
When to go
Mount Maunganui has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is mild at 21°C.
Ready to try Mount Maunganui?
Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.
Looking for surf lessons in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Bay of Plenty is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.
¿Buscas clases de surf en Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Bay of Plenty es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.