Tanna - Lenakel
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Avergage waves quite fickle regarding the wind and swell window. Very fast section on large flat reef indivualised by big fractures. not real reef head but it is pretty shallow anyway.
Atmosphere:
The wave is right in front of Lenakel Village. It is public access, never encouter any problem here. Some kids come to cheer you up sometimes. The spot is beautiful with a view of the Tuksumera (highest peak of Tanna) and plenty wild life (some turle, snakes, fish).
Additional Info:
The break is a good left hander. It breaks into deep water around the edge of a very shallow reef. The wave walls, then barrells on some sections before wrapping back into the reef. A fun wave (90m) which is not very long. Quickly gets saturated when the swell go beyond 2m.
Location
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On Tanna Island, right in front of the main town of Lenakel. Public access.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Urchins
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