North Piha Beach

North Piha Beach also known as Kohunui Bay (sea mist) is a quieter option from the craziness that the main beach affords. There is a car park at the end of the road with lots of overflow parking on the side of the road. Next to the carpark is a nice mowed field great for bbq and family picnics and field games etc. Past the field a track will lead you to the beach, if you walk towards the head there are a number of caves and pohutukawa trees for shade and at low tide there is usually a 3m deep pool for swimming with no waves. From this area you can walk over up the head along the Laird Thomson track or to White’s Beach, there is some nice fishing if you walk along the coastal route of the head. There is no surf rescue out here and swimming is at your own risk, you may see no swimming signs on the beach but realistically it’s just a deterrent to stress the caution one must use at Piha, which is one of New Zealand’s most dangerous beaches. However surf rescue does often ride out here with their quad every couple of hours. Best rules when swimming outside of patrolled areas is know the conditions as posted at surf rescue, be aware of rips and know how to 1. Spot them 2. Swim out of them, keep only to waste deep, look out for deep holes, and never turn your back to the ocean.

Great beach and calmer than the main beach.Life guards patrol this part so you can swim safely as long as you remain between the flags.Black sand gets really hot during the summer so wear footwear until you reach your spot.

Just love this beach. ❤️

My local surf spot. Black sand , clear water and beautiful hills. Not crowed at all. Great surf spot or a beach to get a way from the crowds. Beware sand can be so hot it burns blisters on your feet so always wear jandles or shoes. carry dogs to the water line for the sand is exstreme!!! Bring an umbrella because the heat from the black sand is toasty warm.Best local spot for sure.

Amazing black sand beach surrounded by sheer cliffs hiding secluded batches among the native trees. A great spot to watch the sunset...better not swim here tho, due to strong currents and heavy waves...no lifeguards patrol here...stay safe!

Amazing place. Don't swim unless there are lifeguards!!!! Very dangerous water!!!

Nice place to visit, car and vanity van parking available.

Childhood memories. Grandparents lived at Piha and visited them most weekends. Wonderful beach for surfing and walks. Loved walking to the Blowhole at the south end of beach and at the north end of beach to walk to Whites beach. Loved running through the forest walking track to the waterfall. Loved the duck pond at Garden Road. Amazing place to just relax to clear the cobwebs to.

Alternative to piha but alot quiter here in this season. Plenty of parking everywhere, nice place to stop for a picnic or similar.