White rock
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There is a hunters cabin lodged up the hill looking over Seconds. Don't expect to be the only one looking to spend the night there. The cabin provides good relief from the cold surf. There is no shop at White Rock so take food, drink etc with you.
Location
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Located SE of Martinborough, a small township known for its quality pinot noir red wines. The journey is a little rough, particularly once you reach White Rock, and a four wheel drive is definitely an advantage. Once at White Rock, to get to the Spit you drive south until reach a steep gravel road. The Spit should be directly out in front. To drive further around to Seconds you really need a good four wheel drive. (See the picture below which highlights the steep gravel road. If your vehicle is not adequate, don't worry the walk is not too long and the waves are worth it.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Don't know |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |