Whangamata Estuary
Edit SpotAbout
The spot is moderately localised but if you respect them you shall be fine out there and will have your share of waves.
Atmosphere:
I went there for a look one day on a cyclone swell early 2005 and it was cranking solid 6ft hollow pits and crazy wipeouts. This spot is definitely up there when it's on. I surf it regularly now.
Additional Info:
This spot can be a very good pointbreak, it all depends on the sand bank and the swell/wind directions. Can be just as good as Makorori or Currumbin Alley in the goldie.
Location
Loading...Access
Follow ocean road till you get to the end and then park in the parking lot and go paddle out.
| 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 | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Opotere
1.00 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Donut Island
1.26 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Clark Island
6.81 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |