Mahanga
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A nice right with a short left. some localism from napier and gisborne surfers just one off mahias hot waves, check out mahias several other HOT WAVES.
Location
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turn off the Napier-Gisborne highway at Nuhaka. Follow the road till you get to Opatama and turn left and follow the road right up to the beach. You cant miss it lots of surfers and cars.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Blacks
5.05 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Big River
6.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Waikokopu bay
21.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |