Sponge bay
Edit SpotAbout
all good
Atmosphere:
big inlet veiw of gizzy island and the best surf in new zealand just handy when you cant surf anywhere else in gizzy check it out
Additional Info:
just surf it its easy works when youve got no options at wainui, makarori, pines ect when onshores because its so sheltered
Location
Loading...Access
on your way to wainui just before kaiti turn down long road on your right marked sponge bay
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Don't know |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
The rock
0.71 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Cliffs
1.44 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |