Maori bay
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A nice wave with the right conditions. Can get crowded on the weekends.
Additional Info:
A beach break set-up with a couple of reefs to the south. Gets good swell and can be dangerous when over 3 meters
Location
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Drive along the NW Motorway and head NW towards Helensville. Turn-off after Kumeu towards Muriwai beach. When you get to the beach turn left up te hill, it's the bay by the Ganet colony.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Te Henga
0.73 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Bethells
4.43 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Muriwai Beach
4.80 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |