Houghton Bay
Edit SpotAbout
good for a quick after work surf, rarely excellent
Atmosphere:
can get crowded, but never as bad as Lyall Bay
quite mellow atmosphere
fickle wave but can be fun
when conditions here are good, it usually means there are better waves to be had elsewhere
Additional Info:
gets deep quickly, often a shorebreak, so needs a larger swell
quite frustrating trying to catch it when it's working
Location
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Head south from Wellington city for 10min - not difficult 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 | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Bombers
0.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
The Island (Island Bay)
0.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
