Matata
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usually overlooked as people head to points further east....ledgy sucky waves, usually breaking close to shore...isolated....empty
Location
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drive to matata the road runs for miles along the beach front
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Ohope Beach West End
15.78 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Newdicks Beach
18.09 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Papamoa
26.47 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |