Double Brown
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MAD!
Atmosphere:
U get shacked off ur face on this wave but if fall off make sure u have a rope tied to u or u will float out to sea
Additional Info:
this wave is insane um must have a bit of skill to surf this, needs a huge swell too!!
Location
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Its at the whangamata esturay breaks in the river mouth on an outgoing tide. This wave pumps when the swell and the back wash hit each other u can somtimes sit on this wave for like 10 15 mins (it doesnt move)best in cyclone season
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 10ft-12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Pollution
Videos
None
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| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
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