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COLD HEART THUMPING BONE CRUSHING BIG WAVES. BIG HEART AND BIG BALLS REQUIRED. PEOPLE HAVE DIED SURFING HERE, BEWARE
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World famous big wave! HEAVY DUTY BIG WAVE SPOT WITH COLD WATER AND PLENTY OF SHARK. EXPERIENCED BIG WAVE RIDERS ONLY. Sometimes the left has been surfed. The take-off is hollow, in front of big boulders (Boneyard area). After, you surf a long big wall and finish in a deep channel (still alive?). Tow-ins become very popular.
Location
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First solution: park south of Pillar Point. Walk over the hill to a small beach near the north jetty. 40mn paddle.
Second solution: boat trip from Princeton Harbor.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest |
| Swell size | 8ft-10ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Princeton Breakwater
1.65 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Francis Beach
4.17 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |