Kalihiwai point

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About

Wide pocket of calcareous sand fronted by a shallow sandbar at the head of the bay. Ironwood trees line the backshore. Surf sites are found at the small point at the west end of the beach, in the shorebreak on the sandbar, and at the outside point at the east end of the beach.

Location
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Access

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypePoint break
DirectionRight
BottomBoulders
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun, Ledgey
FrequencyRegular (100 days/year)
Normal lengthLong (150 to 300m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionNorth, NorthWest, West, NorthEast
Swell directionNorth, NorthWest, West, NorthEast
Swell size8ft-10ft - 16ft and over
TideAll tides
Tide movementFalling tide
Crowd
WeekUltra crowded
WeekendUltra crowded
Dangers

Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Nudist colony (France only!)

Videos

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