Te Arai Point
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This area is definately worth the detour - as there are several waves of quality in and around here.
Atmosphere:
A fun fast wave, which can be great if all conditions come together. Crowding and localism are rare but have been experienced here.
Additional Info:
Although this is a fairly secluded spot it gets a lot of surfers from Aukland - particularly at weekends.
Location
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From Wellsford (north of Warkworth) turn right onto dirt-tracks (ok for normal cars) Follow through eastwards via Tomarata or Te Arai. Just before the beaches the track splits running south to Forestry and north-east to Te Arai
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Don't know - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Forestry
0.64 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Mangawhai Heads
6.56 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Langs beach
10.59 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |