Blacknose
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long, long, long ,long, long, long, wave with hollow sections and steep walls. Possibly the longest wave in Vico. A long paddle back on a big day; easier to paddle in to beach and walk back. Very quick section about half way on a big day but if you make it you'll have one of the longest waves of your life.
Atmosphere:
HEAVY LOCALS. When it breaks the locals have it covered. Do not mess with the locals or your live may be in danger.
There's two other point breaks around here called Crumpets and Rifle Range. The locals are not immune to snipers on the cliffs, nobody owns the ocean
Additional Info:
needs a VERY large swell to start breaking. Once word gets out that waves are grinding down the point the crouds swarm.
Location
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In Portland, behind the smelter.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
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