GPS coordinates not set ! Edit this page and use the map selector to add the surf spot GPS location !
Access
Drive down to the breakers, there is a car park there, then paddle out.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive down to the breakers, there is a car park there, then paddle out.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive down to the breakers, there is a car park there, then paddle out.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive down to the breakers, there is a car park there, then paddle out.
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat
|
|
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Shit pipe
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomBoulders
Power
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
Additional Information
The pipe isn't as full on as it's sister Thurso east but it's still quite a nice wave.
There are a few boulders lying around but don't worry to much about them as the kelp stops you from hiting them. The wave can peak in 2 places it just depends on the swell direction.
English (Translate this text in English): The pipe isn't as full on as it's sister Thurso east but it's still quite a nice wave.<br />There are a few boulders lying around but don't worry to much about them as the kelp stops you from hiting them. The wave can peak in 2 places it just depends on the swell direction.
English (Translate this text in English): The pipe isn't as full on as it's sister Thurso east but it's still quite a nice wave.<br />There are a few boulders lying around but don't worry to much about them as the kelp stops you from hiting them. The wave can peak in 2 places it just depends on the swell direction.
English (Translate this text in English): The pipe isn't as full on as it's sister Thurso east but it's still quite a nice wave.&lt;br &#47;&gt;There are a few boulders lying around but don't worry to much about them as the kelp stops you from hiting them. The wave can peak in 2 places it just depends on the swell direction.
Atmosphere
There's a mellow left hander and a full on right hander cold water and don't let the name put you off as it's not as bad as it sounds.
It's got a local crew so most of the time you have the wave not too crowded but always respect the locals!
Its more of a deep water spot so the hold downs can be longer than a similar sized wave at Thurso East. (Because theres not as much slab to slow it down. It can get fairly heavy at bigger sizes.
English (Translate this text in English): There's a mellow left hander and a full on right hander cold water and don't let the name put you off as it's not as bad as it sounds.<br /><br />It's got a local crew so most of the time you have the wave not too crowded but always respect the locals!
Its more of a deep water spot so the hold downs can be longer than a similar sized wave at Thurso East. (Because theres not as much slab to slow it down. It can get fairly heavy at bigger sizes.
English (Translate this text in English): There's a mellow left hander and a full on right hander cold water and don't let the name put you off as it's not as bad as it sounds.<br /><br />It's got a local crew so most of the time you have the wave not too crowded but always respect the locals!
Its more of a deep water spot so the hold downs can be longer than a similar sized wave at Thurso East. (Because theres not as much slab to slow it down. It can get fairly heavy at bigger sizes.
English (Translate this text in English): There's a mellow left hander and a full on right hander cold water and don't let the name put you off as it's not as bad as it sounds.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;It's got a local crew so most of the time you have the wave not too crowded but always respect the locals!
Its more of a deep water spot so the hold downs can be longer than a similar sized wave at Thurso East. (Because theres not as much slab to slow it down. It can get fairly heavy at bigger sizes.
General
It's good for the less experienced surfer or if Thurso East is a bit too crowded the pipe is usually a good place to surf although it's by no means a low quality wave.
English (Translate this text in English): It's good for the less experienced surfer or if Thurso East is a bit too crowded the pipe is usually a good place to surf although it's by no means a low quality wave.
English (Translate this text in English): It's good for the less experienced surfer or if Thurso East is a bit too crowded the pipe is usually a good place to surf although it's by no means a low quality wave.
English (Translate this text in English): It's good for the less experienced surfer or if Thurso East is a bit too crowded the pipe is usually a good place to surf although it's by no means a low quality wave.
Comments
Please login to use this tool.
No account yet? Register first; it's free!
Add comment
Show all (2)...
Errors, Feedback
You can edit this page to correct errors or add new information. If you have any problems regarding this page, Send us feedback.
On the Go!
Wannasurf.com on your mobile

Newsletter All news by email
By brad , 25-01-2005
Love sewer pipe - Surfed thurso in march 2004 but it good to big for me so went to the pipe had a 4 hour session and loved every wave