Orere Point
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Pity this set-up isn't in a more swell catching position!
Atmosphere:
The swell on the NE coast needs to be in the 4-6 metre range to even bother considering this break.
Additional Info:
This is a VERY fickle spot and only breas after a tropical cyclone has drifted down the East Coast of New Zealand. These photos (1 Mar 04) show a swell the same of which was last seen 35 years ago! Maybe breaks 2-3 times a year at 2-3 ft... 2-3 times a decade 4-6 ft !!!! When it's on it's like a pebble-bottomed kirra!
Location
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From Auckland, drive down southern motorway, exit at Papakura... drive through Clevedon and through Kawakawa Bay... sign posted to Orere Point.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Over 12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Mussel Reef
0.00 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Under the Bridge
0.00 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Pua Tree
0.00 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |