Wainui Beach Black Beach

Wainui Beach, also known as Ocean Beach, is a popular black sand beach located in Raglan, New Zealand.

Raglan is a small beachside town located 48 km west of Hamilton, New Zealand on State Highway 23. The beach is known for its surfing and volcanic black sand beaches1. The beach break on the sandy beach offers both right and left-hand waves, and there are various peaks to choose from along the beach. The wave is known to offer some of the longest surfable waves in the world, with Manu Bay's left-hand break being legendary. The beach is also patrolled by lifeguards, making it a safe place to swim and surf.Wainui Beach is a long black sand beach that is clean and quite long. The main lifeguard tower is visible from the beach, and there isn't much shade, so it is advisable to bring sunscreen and hats. The beach is a great place to take a stroll, and the walk towards the main lifeguard tower is an enjoyable one.Raglan is more than just a sleepy surfer paradise resort town