Mataveri
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Locals are protective, but it doesn't get too crowded out here.
Atmosphere:
Gnarly, big, barreling point break, with a lot of power.
Additional Info:
Truly awesome, long, fast, barreling, sucky, world class left pointbreak, breaking over a very rocky, long volcanic point. Experts only. The entry and exit is gnarly. Holds very big waves, but gets a bit dangerous due to the rocks. Described by some as a similar wave to G-Land.
Location
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You can drive out and park almost on the point. You then walk and paddle out from the end of the point. It's on the far south-west side of the island, not far from the end of the airport runway.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Papa Hanga Roa
1.89 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Vai Uri
2.46 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Papa Tangaroa
3.84 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |