The rock
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its ok, i go there bout 2 times a month on my way to the island
Atmosphere:
this spots cool because it is the half way point if you r paddling to the island so u can have a few waves here and a rest on the way to nz best wave. that is bowl gizzy island
Additional Info:
make sure you lock your car the locals tend to be on the look out for cars to break into up in the car park. Make sure you take off right next to the big rock that will allow you to get into a nice gizzy barrel.
Location
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Go to sponge bay - 4 kms from gisborne new zealand
u will see the island and half way between the island is the rock. It is ten minute paddle from sponge bay.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Cliffs
0.44 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Sponge bay
1.19 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |