Pataua

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About

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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Access

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.

WalkShort walk (5-15 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeRivermouth
DirectionRight
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Fun
FrequencySometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionWest, SouthWest, South
Swell directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeLess than 3ft - 6ft+
TideLow and mid tide
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendFew surfers
Dangers

Rips / undertow

Videos

None

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