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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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New Zealand, New Zealand NI, West Coast Auckland
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This spot is at Port Waikato on the west coast. Pukekohe is the nearest town which is 30 minutes drive. Walk out infront of clubhouse and down the beach to the north(right). Paddle out in strong rip into line-up. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) 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
BottomSandy
PowerFun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 1m+ / 3ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementFalling tide
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Sharks
Additional Information
Be careful of rips, strong rip up the beach to the north towards river mouth. Must keep paddling south to stay in lie-up.
Atmosphere
Cruisey, drop-in local boggers
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Author: Paul Ivamy Contributors (1)
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By Chris , 27-10-2002
Port Waikato - I surf Port Waikato and what u say about this place is a pile of crap. the beach break is like any other - all over the show with shifting banks. better spots round here than where u talk about!