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Go to sponge bay - 4 kms from gisborne new zealand u will see the island and half way between the island is the rock. It is ten minute paddle from sponge bay.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to sponge bay - 4 kms from gisborne new zealand<br />u will see the island and half way between the island is the rock. It is ten minute paddle from sponge bay.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to sponge bay - 4 kms from gisborne new zealand<br />u will see the island and half way between the island is the rock. It is ten minute paddle from sponge bay.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to sponge bay - 4 kms from gisborne new zealand&lt;br &#47;&gt;u will see the island and half way between the island is the rock. It is ten minute paddle from sponge bay.
DistanceTake a car
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
Experience
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthEast
Good wind directionNorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow tide only
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
make sure you lock your car the locals tend to be on the look out for cars to break into up in the car park. Make sure you take off right next to the big rock that will allow you to get into a nice gizzy barrel.
English (Translate this text in English): make sure you lock your car the locals tend to be on the look out for cars to break into up in the car park. Make sure you take off right next to the big rock that will allow you to get into a nice gizzy barrel.
English (Translate this text in English): make sure you lock your car the locals tend to be on the look out for cars to break into up in the car park. Make sure you take off right next to the big rock that will allow you to get into a nice gizzy barrel.
English (Translate this text in English): make sure you lock your car the locals tend to be on the look out for cars to break into up in the car park. Make sure you take off right next to the big rock that will allow you to get into a nice gizzy barrel.
Atmosphere
this spots cool because it is the half way point if you r paddling to the island so u can have a few waves here and a rest on the way to nz best wave. that is bowl gizzy island
English (Translate this text in English): this spots cool because it is the half way point if you r paddling to the island so u can have a few waves here and a rest on the way to nz best wave. that is bowl gizzy island
English (Translate this text in English): this spots cool because it is the half way point if you r paddling to the island so u can have a few waves here and a rest on the way to nz best wave. that is bowl gizzy island
English (Translate this text in English): this spots cool because it is the half way point if you r paddling to the island so u can have a few waves here and a rest on the way to nz best wave. that is bowl gizzy island
General
its ok, i go there bout 2 times a month on my way to the island
English (Translate this text in English): its ok, i go there bout 2 times a month on my way to the island
English (Translate this text in English): its ok, i go there bout 2 times a month on my way to the island
English (Translate this text in English): its ok, i go there bout 2 times a month on my way to the island
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