Mōkau Overview

Situated north of Taranaki, this open river mouth and adjacent beach break features peaks on either side of the river and further along the shore. It captures a significant amount of swell, with east winds providing offshore conditions.

Mōkau Details

• Region

  Taranaki

• Coordinates

  -38.702536, 174.602451

• Optimal Tide

  All (varies)

• Hazards

  Rips