Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Head south from New PLymouth along the Surf Hiway. About 5km after Okato turn right down Puniho road or walk across from graveyards there are detailed maps and aerial photos DistanceTake a car WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access? Special accessDon't know |
Wave qualityRegional Classic
Experience
FrequencyRegular
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomBoulders
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouth, SouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide position
Best tide movement
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
- Urchins
- Rocks
Puhnio's is a great A-frame wave with a steep take-off leading to a nice workable wall. Occasional tubes when the wind is strong offshore. Short bowly right...longer lefts.
Atmosphere
A classic Taranaki wave breaking across a boulder reef with stunning views of Mt Taranaki from the water...
General
Taranaki reefs have often been compared to Southern California.
Author: Anonymous Contributors (1)
By alley may , 11-12-2005
ya what!!!!!!????? - dunno wot all tha fuss ia about.puniho is fat as when small and doesn't start to work till its over 5-6 ft with a good strong southerly wind into it
By anonymous , 12-10-2004
so good - such a sick spot, love it every time. Cant handle too many people though
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By okato local , 12-07-2006
big wave spot only - yeah-gotta say dont bother when small=-double overhead(very rare)or bigger only for this spot..just dont bring ya mates