Samson's Bak
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Watch out for the rocks.
Atmosphere:
Big open barrels here. Long ride. Loads of kelp around.
Additional Info:
Named breaks in the area are Sampsons Bak, a powerful right-hand point break that delivers some epic waves when conditions are right: a solid 6-8' groundswell, light offshore and pushing tide. Kelpy and cold. Full steamers a necessity. A heavy spot, gets super shallow and hairy at sections.
Location
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South of the border, look on the map.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism, Sharks
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) |