The Spit
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Generally a poor quality wave! Somewhere to go when you have checked everywhere else!
Atmosphere:
Great summer spot to beat the north east afternoon sea breaze!Locals can be thick and all over it.Do not hassle.Alway has a wave when you are desperate
Additional Info:
Park your car near the "kiosk"(shop), be careful of thieves!If the jetty and northern peaks are crowded,take a look down the beach,you may find a good peak!
Location
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Keep driving along the coast heading north!You will come to a big car park with a Kiosk which has a pathway leading to the beach adjacent to the sand pumping jetty!Follow the fishermen.Watch out for sharks!
| 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 | Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sea world
0.18 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Akkorokamui
1.40 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |