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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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Rocky Pt
New Zealand, New Zealand NI, West Coast Taranaki
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Drive down the Surf Highway from New Plymouth, go through Okato, about 5km look for Paeora Road on the right. Same road as Graveyards. 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 qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomBoulders
PowerLedgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast
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 crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rocks
Additional Information
Paeora Road has multiple breaks on it... first is Rocky Point, a small headland with a right point on the southern side (rocky rights) and a left point on the northern side (rocky lefts). Across the bay from rocky rights is a left reef called "Birds Nest". Across the bay from rocky lefts is graveyards.
When surfing rocky lefts look out for 'El Fredo', the suck-rock on the take-off.
Atmosphere
General
Great if you're friendly and don't hassle.
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Comments
By sideshow bob , 12-07-2006
flag it - had some bad times at this spot due to arsehole locals who showed no mercy,and no compassion for strangers-don't bother with taras.........
By anonymous , 16-01-2006
- Tara surfers are probably the most competent around. They are also very aware of who is in the line up, who is making the sections, tubes ect. So there is a very definite pecking order out there. Paddle out and slot yourself in where you think you should be and you will get waves. Also because of the huge tide, the locals will often be waiting for the right tide. Go out anyway, it wont be as good but you might get the place to yourself.
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By Anonymous , 31-03-2007
you only get faded if your a kook - surfed here a few times this and graveyards being my favourite spots on the naki, work the tide as suggested its still a darn good wave when most locals wont surf it and if you are out in a crowd show respect and dont think your the man and you will be given waves often good ones too