This wave is definitely a hard-core tow-in wave, although several locals paddle into it. Papas breaks with size several times a year but usually also has gale-force cross shore winds. The session in the photos is thought to be the biggest waves ever ridden in New Zealand with RCJ and Tony Ray comparing it to a Mavericks.
Guy below this
Hey dude leave ya email, ill get in contact.I live in North island. Im keen as to hit it next easter winter, wenever the forecasts looking spot on. Cheers
Brad
comment by Anonymous, 2008-07-21 03:23:51
papas
I want to surf this wave. serious, any1 have any connections? im in aust tasmania perhaps could do some wave trading (stern)? please just serious responses.
comment by Anonymous, 2008-06-04 08:43:47
Gods Wave
Oi i hear a rumor that there is a wave..... like a mother of all waves 50k out to see of the bottom of south island!! they call it gods wave and its never been surfed. Some1 saw it from the deck of a naval vessel and they recon biggest ever waves 80ft plus!!!!!
comment by Anonymous, 2008-10-27 05:12:15