Pataua
Edit SpotAbout
this spot on it's day is perfect, hollow and long but most of the time it's average and short.
Atmosphere:
it's all pritty laid back but when it's going off there is a small take off zone and if you are getting in the way people are going to get pritty pised off but there is a long beach with breaks all along it so you can surf away from the people.
Additional Info:
The bar only works when the banks are working so it's better to find out if it is working before you promise someone it is going to be pumping. The beach works most of the time but dependent on the banks.
Location
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Drive east from Whangarei on Whangarei Heads Road and follow the signs. Park at the end of the road and walk across the bridge to the beach or swim across the lagoon.
Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Rivermouth |
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Direction | Right |
Bottom | Sandy |
Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Normal length | Short (<50m) |
Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South |
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Swell direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
Tide | Low and mid tide |
Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
Week | Empty |
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Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
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