Back Beach
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I've had loads of great waves here... good summer break
Additional Info:
This is a long "Back" beach which gets the full brunt of the predominant SW swell. Always has a wave and a good indicator for whats happening further south down the coast.
Location
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Just behind Paritutu rock at the port-end of New Plymouth. Easy to find
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Mikotai
1.23 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Aquatic centre
1.87 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Break water
2.69 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |