Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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As you come through Kingston turn left down blowhole road on the hill above blackmans bay. Then stop as you reach a rise above the beach. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name Dumpies
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomFlat rocks with sand
PowerHollow, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementFalling tide
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
- Rips / undertow
It's popular with bodyboarders so watch out. If its big it will break onto a rock shelf so be careful of nasty wipeouts. Good wave overall
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It's a good, fun wave and a good barrel if you are a bodyboarders. Close to shops as well as other breaks.
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