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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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Lake Ferry
New Zealand, New Zealand NI, South East Coast
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 41° 23.907' S |
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Drive from Martinborough to Lake Ferry - Break is at the outlet, but don't let that fool you..... DistanceDay trip WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, West
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Sharks
Additional Information
This is a very dangerous spot, with major changes in water and wind direction, do not attempt unless you know what you are doing Lake Ferry empties out into Palliser Bay over a sand bar and combined with a good strong Southerly swell you have the makings for a changeable but rewarding wave. The wave has some reach and good pitch, can give you some great barrels and bowls.
Atmosphere
One of the best waves I have surfed in NZ - got some serious grunt and if the wind or tide isnt messing with it, some great bowls. Take care, its changeable, sharky and worst of all could wash you out into Cook Strait in about 20mins.....
General
Fantastic Edgy wave that gets that adrenaline rush when its on!
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Comments
By Anonymous , 10-01-2008
Big Sharks and Kawhai - Breaks in 2 ft of water, a real Cadillac, smooth rides into some very nice barrels. Silvery Flashes of Kawhai zipping by and obviously the big Grey Suits following them.... A big fin was spotted as I got out of the water. Not to worry tho, at least they are getting fed...! Keep an eye on the tide.
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By savagesurf , 08-09-2009
- whats the left like? been out here a few times, but small swell, didnt get in the water