Description: A map series indicating the approximate location of regionally significant surfbreaks for use in coastal planning, Surfbreaks were identified using the Wavetrack NZ surfing guide and through community consultation. The breaks identified on maps only (i.e. GPS readings not taken on site).Surfbreaks divied into the following classes:Point break - where waves hit a point of land or rocks jutting out from the coastline. Beach break - waves break on a sandy seabed. Reef break - wave breaks over a coral reef or a rocky seabedRiver mouth - surf break at a river mouth; waves can break over rocky ledges or sandy bottomsLedge - waves that break over rocky ledges