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Access
There are heaps of reefs around this part of the coast, just drive along the road that hugs the beach and take your pick. There are more reefs after the road goes inland, however it's private property beyond this point and access is hard, secret spots aboud without a doubt!
English (Translate this text in English): There are heaps of reefs around this part of the coast, just drive along the road that hugs the beach and take your pick. There are more reefs after the road goes inland, however it's private property beyond this point and access is hard, secret spots aboud without a doubt!
English (Translate this text in English): There are heaps of reefs around this part of the coast, just drive along the road that hugs the beach and take your pick. There are more reefs after the road goes inland, however it's private property beyond this point and access is hard, secret spots aboud without a doubt!
English (Translate this text in English): There are heaps of reefs around this part of the coast, just drive along the road that hugs the beach and take your pick. There are more reefs after the road goes inland, however it's private property beyond this point and access is hard, secret spots aboud without a doubt!
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Eastern Reefs
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomFlat rocks
PowerHollow, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam urlhttp://www.surf.nzxsports...
Dangers
- Rocks
- Localism
Additional Information
Heaps of options in this general area, just drive to Mahia past the south side breaks and then take the road out east to the reefs, about 5-10mins.
Check the link below to get an idea of what swell is running in the area (Gisborne).
English (Translate this text in English): Heaps of options in this general area, just drive to Mahia past the south side breaks and then take the road out east to the reefs, about 5-10mins.<br /><br />Check the link below to get an idea of what swell is running in the area (Gisborne).
English (Translate this text in English): Heaps of options in this general area, just drive to Mahia past the south side breaks and then take the road out east to the reefs, about 5-10mins.<br /><br />Check the link below to get an idea of what swell is running in the area (Gisborne).
English (Translate this text in English): Heaps of options in this general area, just drive to Mahia past the south side breaks and then take the road out east to the reefs, about 5-10mins.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;Check the link below to get an idea of what swell is running in the area (Gisborne).
Atmosphere
Some of these waves are shallow and very hollow, making it hard to ride a surfboard. There are however plenty of different types of reefs to suit most riders needs.
English (Translate this text in English): Some of these waves are shallow and very hollow, making it hard to ride a surfboard. There are however plenty of different types of reefs to suit most riders needs.
English (Translate this text in English): Some of these waves are shallow and very hollow, making it hard to ride a surfboard. There are however plenty of different types of reefs to suit most riders needs.
English (Translate this text in English): Some of these waves are shallow and very hollow, making it hard to ride a surfboard. There are however plenty of different types of reefs to suit most riders needs.
General
There are only a few spots here that actually have names, inbetween those and around them are heaps of other reefs that are just as good if not better than the more well known breaks.
English (Translate this text in English): There are only a few spots here that actually have names, inbetween those and around them are heaps of other reefs that are just as good if not better than the more well known breaks.
English (Translate this text in English): There are only a few spots here that actually have names, inbetween those and around them are heaps of other reefs that are just as good if not better than the more well known breaks.
English (Translate this text in English): There are only a few spots here that actually have names, inbetween those and around them are heaps of other reefs that are just as good if not better than the more well known breaks.
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By the badger , 16-03-2005
dump-dee-do - woo weewell, what a nice friendly vibe we have going on here! and what would you know, another one of my still's - how did that get here? oh and one more thing, it is ridable but only on lid MOWHAHArespect