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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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Gore Bay
New Zealand, New Zealand SI, NE Coast
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Follow signage from Cheviot town, between Kaikoura and Christchurch. DistanceDay trip 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
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionNorthWest, West
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
Atmosphere
Gore Bay is a swell magnet compared to spots in Kaikoura and Christchurch. A great spot to go for a day or weekend. Camping available in the bay.
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Comments
By anonymous , 23-01-2006
Keep an eye out for great whites - Can you can tell the difference between a great white and a dolphin fin, even though it might be too late by then. Watch out !
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By Anonymous , 07-03-2007
Tourist... - Fully Backing up that Great White comment... Sore a Shark while out surfing 5 metres away from me!