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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Northwest Rock
New Zealand, New Zealand NI, Coromandel
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Walk round side of mount maunganui to harbour entrance (signposted walking track), 10-15 min walk , walking track goes straight past it. There is a port harbour marker, paddle from the inside and sit to the side of peak to get a feel of the place. 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 qualityNormal
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencyRarely break (5day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomBoulders
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthEast
Good wind directionSouthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Over 3.5m / 12ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Additional Information
Must be a pure nutter to hit this spot .
Atmosphere
Right in the entrance to a major harbour watch for large ships dashing into harbour to get out of mega swells. Outgoing tides can be swift and massive, there are occasional shark sightings and also orcas, at certain times of the year. Helmet recomended as it sucks off a boulder shell, some good barrels have been had here but very tricky, fast, rocky wave, chose them wisely.
General
Rarely gets swells big enough and from the right direction, but when it's maxed out along the coast it can be worth a look. Crazy scary place.
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Comments
By the un local , 07-02-2006
secret my ass - It may have escaped you dickheads but none of the named spots are "secrets". Get off the P and buy a car and get out of the Mount for the day, who knows you might find a new spot.............Fools!
By Gutted , 31-01-2006
Lame - I agree with the below message, whos the gay cnt giving up the few eastie spots that are for left for locals? Spose its the same lame azz that also put whanga estuary on, go back to your corwded spots ya sheep and leave the few secret spots to those who have earnt the knowledge.
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By anonymous , 08-02-2006
Fuck yeah - whats up with this guy!!!!!!!!This spot cranks on the right swell (when we get it), and now when we do get it its going to be ultra fuckin crowded!!!!