Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Head East from Omaha point to the Tawharanui Regional Park.Drive to the end of the road then you will come to an electric gate and it will open. ( just for animal protection ).Drive to the end of that road and park in the Car Park and walk onto the beach. Get your Board and go surfing in 1 of the three spots on the beach. Best and safest spot is right in front of the carpark. DistanceDay trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerPowerful, Ordinary, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Good swell directionNorth, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionWest, SouthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
- Rocks
- Sharks
Just look out for Rays and the occasional shark but nothing to dangerous ay.
Also gets pretty crowded on holidays and weekends. Main spot in front of carpark is a mix of surfers boarders and swimmers so you need to watch out for a learner surfer smacking into you.
Atmosphere
Its a beautiful spot. Very good for a family day out. Lovely views, rockpools, walks and great for camping.
General
I like it but just remember to look out for those bloody rays!!!!!!!
Author: Nick Davimes Contributors (2)
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By Anonymous , 10-09-2006
haha - man i would love 2 see some1 get barelled at tawh... lets not be rediculous here tawh is a fat learner or mal wave nothing more
By to many crowded days at our beach , 27-01-2006
dont come - waves are really bad,go to omaha beach, you guys would like the safer enviroment
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By west side surfer , 11-02-2007
fat as - haha "the best and safest spot is the one in the front of the carpark" thats the most stupid oxymoron i have ever heard best is never the safest and theres no way that its a good wave. On the best day of the year here it is fun no more. surfed it maxing over double overhead and it was still only fun. not much of a barrel to be seen here ever