The Island
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this is the best spot in New Zealand, but you shoud be paddle fit.And good on fast wave.
Atmosphere:
The local do get a bit agro, so dot paddle out and think you own the place . And if they call you in to a wave. take it. Even if it is a close out, cos if you dont they wount give you another one.
Additional Info:
Make sure you lock the car, and take someone to stay in the car.it is a long paddle to the premier break, but ther are a lot more spot that are just as good.
The rock is a fast and powerful righthand wave.
Inside Island is also a good wave and is for the less Experienced. But is still a powerful spot to surf.
Location
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the spot is between Gisborne and Wainui
Take the road out to sponge bay and you will se it.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.44 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
0.71 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
1.44 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |