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.
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.
Nice break.
Had the pleasure of surfing Seconds at 8+ foot when swell/wind were working together. Doesn't happen often, but when it does it truly is a magic spot.
I'm not too proud or staunch to admit that that particular part of Zee's coastline makes me a little "uneasy". The combination of cold, isolation, very VERY sharky waters, and the power behind a big south swell in that location and surrounding breaks, makes for an unnerving experience with only a couple of people out.
I was "nudged" on my first day at Seconds by something a HELL of a lot larger than the 6'7" I was sitting on. Which goes a long way in explaining the respect I have for the place.
If you're lucky enough to score here when it is epic, it's a lot of fun. I haven't been here for 10 years, but still have that landscape etched into my mind.
comment by mike dell (now living on crowded gc), 2007-07-04 17:10:46
White rock in the 80,s
arrived from lyall with the boys in rx2,no4b,howling onshore,stayed incabin,(no locked gate) next day 6ftoffshore pumping.2nds goin off.wind changed direction,surfed 4)ft spit(wicked)shooting skyrockets out cabin door at nitetime no crowds in those days bring back the good ol days. stay home wannabes. 6 guys out max beats 200 agro mf's any day of the week.
comment by mike dell (now living on crowded gc), 2007-07-04 16:54:47
White rock in the 80,s
arrived from lyall with the boys in rx2,no4b,howling onshore,stayed incabin, next day 6ftoffshore pumping.2nds goin off.wind changed direction,surfed 4)ft spit(wicked)shooting skyrockets out cabin door at nitetime no crowds in those days bring back the good ol days stay home wannabes
comment by singleporter, 2007-12-29 10:38:20