Jacks Point
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Great set up, shame about the one hardened local.
Atmosphere:
This spot is a little sketchy on your first day out there because of a number of things. One, there is a large great white shark colony in this southern area. Secondly, there is a grumpy old local that lives opposite the break and thinks that he owns it. I forget the dudes name, but he usually surfs it with all his buddies & his two dogs stand guard on the beach. If he´s there, take my leave as he´s a bit agro.
Additional Info:
Surfing this place well requires knowledge of untangling the large bull kelp that wraps around your legs, and legrope. It´s a very heavy, bowley wave on its day and demands respect.
Location
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After driving through Timaru township heading south, take turn a turn down Scarborough Road.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
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