Bogan River
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This spot is fiercely guarded by the locals, and on its day is comparative to Lakey Peak. Respect the locals! especially Aaron “the dominator”, local legend and wait your turn to enjoy the waves on offer.
Location
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Drive to Muriwai beach west of Auckland, find the 4wd access to the beach and drive to the right about a 100m
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Mussel Reef
0.00 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Under the Bridge
0.00 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Pua Tree
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |