It's a very quiet, almost spiritual place, but that's no surprise when you realise that it is close to Cape Reinga which is where according to Maori legend the souls of the dead leave for the afterlife. In terms of surfing it produces a regular break which is suitable for everybody.
This is a pretty remote spot right up at the north end of the island, but if you like it quiet and secluded then this is one for you. Depending on where you are on the beach you will either find a unique pink sand, a rocky shoreline or scrubby grass. There are rarely many other surfers around here, the only time you are likely to see more than a handful is around the summer holidays, especially at Christmas.
Conditions are best here when the wind is coming from the south-west, south-east or south-east and the swell is coming from the north, north-west or north-east. You should catch it on a rising tide at either mid or high tide position when the swell will start working at about 1 m and hold up to 2.5 m or so. It is a beach break, both left and right, and the waves are fun as they are both fast and hollow. The only thing letting it down slightly is the length which never gets over about 50 m even on a good day.
There are no facilities on the beach but that just makes the spot all the nicer. There is a campsite next door where you can park even if you aren't staying there, although many people do, and from there it is only a short walk down to the beach.
There shouldn't be anything out here to concern you, just be sensible and take basic precautions and you'll be fine.