Mussel Reef
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Drive along the Napier-Wairoa Rd, Mussel reef is 2km out of whirinaki. A short walk then down to the reef and a 150m paddle.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
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