J-Bay is one place I always wanted to surf, but I'm afraid my window has passed. I love watching movies of the place, though ..
Fond memories of Titirangi. My Arapito home was centrally located between downtown Auckland and Piha Beach, which often had fun waves (Endless Summer 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYzmB7K9vFE).
I recall taking my Maui surf buddy through the Key Hole for his first Piha experience, popping out just as a 6-foot set came through. Eye opener for sure ..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8xukEGuocY