Surfdale Beach

Overview

Surfdale Beach is a south side beach on Waiheke, the beach is best at half tide or higher. If you go swimming at low tide you will have to walk like 200 metres out to get to nice deep water.

The beach features a ski lane and a basic boat ramp, one of only two on Waiheke. The only one on the south side of the island. Making it the perfect spot for wakeboarding , water skiing or sea biscuit fun.

Access lanes are marked by either orange and black posts on shore or orange and black buoys at sea.

Onetangi Beach being the other ski lane beach.

The beach also has a nice grass park, with a smaller playground. This is a great family spot as you have a table with chairs, barbeque, toilets and half basketball court. So, you can have lots of fun in a single location.

Surfdale Beach can have lots of sea lice depending on time of day and tide.

Waiheke Beaches

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Surfdale Beach

Surfdale Beach is a south side beach on Waiheke, the beach is best at half tide or higher. The Beach is made from Shell/Sand and popular for high wind activities.

Beach Amenities

• Toilet
• Bins
• Water fountain
• Shower
• BBQ
• Park
• Playground
• Basketball half court
• Long beach
• Many tables and chairs

Key Access Points

From Blake Street

You can drive down Blake Street and park on the grass right Infront of the beach. This parking is best to get access to the middle of the beach. In the middle of the beach, you have a seat and a set of bins. Plus close access to the park.

From Lannan Road/The Esplanade

You can drive down Lannan Road and get access to the right side of the beach, this is the best side to get some shade from big trees and access to the cold shower and toilet.  This side is a common spot for campers setting up. You have more privacy down this end

Wheelchair Access

Surfdale Beach has a crushed shell start to the beach, so that would be hard for a wheelchair, but there is nice grass frontage at the edge of the beach and a big park aera.

Well Known For

• Calm Water
• Ski Lane
• Family Fun
• Esplanade Walk

Hire Beach Gear

If you need beach items on your stay at Waiheke, there is a local hire shop called Gear Grab, they have a range of beach items, like sea scooters, metal detectors, beach speakers, sea biscuits, beach tents and games starting at a price of $5 for the smaller toys.

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