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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Spirits bay
New Zealand, New Zealand NI, NE Coast
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Take the road north from Kaitaia toward cape Reinga turn right just before the end of the seal.Well signposted, about 20kms to the beach DistanceWeek-end trip WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Fun, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
Additional Information
Great beach break, near the top of the north island. adjacent to department of Conservation campsite. Very nice beach with a unique pink sand.Park at the campsite, short walk too beach.Best at eastern end of beach. Has very tubular waves especially the rights.
Atmosphere
One of the most beautiful and scenic spots in the north island. Has a remote wild feel to it, and is seldom visited.Popular holiday spot in summer(especially at christmas), otherwise deserted except for the occasional surfer or fisherman.
General
If there is a good sized swell on the east or west coasts and a southerly quarter wind, then this is the best option.
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By go1dmember@aol.com , 10-09-2003
dirty? - Dude Spirits Bay has probably the cleanest water and air than anywhere in the world! Nearest house is like a billion miles away. Incredible place, you'll have it to yourself!
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By A Cannuck who misses Godzone , 10-02-2005
Ever seen a Macko Shark? - In the mid 1970's we lived at Spirits Bay for a full summer - the camping was free at that time. My most memorable image is of the Macko Shark caught in the surf by a fisherman. They hung it in a tree to weigh it. Came in at 365 pounds - a man eater. It scared the surfers and swimmers out of the water for a few days. Have fun in the surf but watch out for the sharks. Good luck.