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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Back Beach
New Zealand, New Zealand NI, West Coast Taranaki
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Just behind Paritutu rock at the port-end of New Plymouth. Easy to find DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouth, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
This is a long "Back" beach which gets the full brunt of the predominant SW swell. Always has a wave and a good indicator for whats happening further south down the coast.
Atmosphere
I've had loads of great waves here... good summer break
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By anonymous , 21-03-2006
fun fun fun - back beech nrth has a fun shoriie on a small swell