Location) Blake Street Surfdale
BBQ) Yes
Beach type) Big Shell/Sand
Parking) Yes
Length) About 400 metres
Wheelchair Access) Not Possible
Category) Beach
Toilet) Yes
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, and the only one on the south side of the island. Making it the perfect spot for wakeboarding or ski biscuit fun.
The beach also has a nice grass park that’s about 600sm, with a smaller playground, this is a great family spot as you have a table with chairs, BBQs, 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.
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.
Places Close To Surfdale Beach
Surfdale Bakery – Waiheke’s main Bakery that serves pies, sausage rolls, donuts and assortments of hot foods.
Bisou Cafe – Serving up your favourite French classics that our locals have come to know and love.
Gear Grab – Hire speakers, fog machines, sea Biscuits, sea scooters, tents, air beds, bubble machines, TVs, laptops, gaming and much more.
HR Sixteen – A small hidden away espresso and toastie bar, located in Surfdale they make delicious fresh organic sourdough toasties and homemade sweets to enjoy with your coffee.
