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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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Jacks bay
New Zealand, New Zealand SI, Far South
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go thorugh owaka and follw the signs that tell you how to get there , if in doubt ask at shop or info centre DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special access4x4 |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name j bay
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerPowerless
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthEast
Good wind directionWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
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- Rips / undertow
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- Sharks
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By anonymous , 28-10-2003
jacks bay # 1 - it can get good on smaller swells, and is a good spot to check when cruising the catlins coast.have had it real fun at 3-4 foot.