Big River
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This spot can get pretty scary, when big there is a lot of water moving around, best to surf it with a mate.
Location
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Close to Gisborne. Keep driving down the road that the pipe is on for about 2km. You will pass a rubbish dump area, where the road will turn to gravel, keep driving down this road to the end, where you will see the rivermouth.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Roberts rd
3.83 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Gizzy Pipe
3.91 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
The pipe (midway beach)
4.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |