Puniho road
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Taranaki reefs have often been compared to Southern California.
Atmosphere:
A classic Taranaki wave breaking across a boulder reef with stunning views of Mt Taranaki from the water...
Additional Info:
Puhnio's is a great A-frame wave with a steep take-off leading to a nice workable wall. Occasional tubes when the wind is strong offshore. Short bowly right...longer lefts.
Location
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Head south from New PLymouth along the Surf Hiway. About 5km after Okato turn right down Puniho road or walk across from graveyards there are detailed maps and aerial photos
http://www.geocities.com/clickmap/spots/taranaki/taranaki.html
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |