Transit reef
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It can be a lot of fun when it lines up but is very finicky and it is an open water break so you need a lot of paddling power and it is open to wind.
Atmosphere:
Good on a stand-up as you need to paddle a lot. Its a very long wave and a shifting take off. Really fun once you get going but need a big board to keep going through sections.
Additional Info:
Its a pretty shit wave. it only breaks on big swell and isnt good most of the time because the wind spoils it.
Location
Loading...Access
Go to rotto by catching a ferry. As you come into thompson bay look to your right and you'll see whitewater breaking in the distance. This is transits. Catch a boat out there or you can do a trek of a paddle.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
2.24 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
2.90 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
3.08 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |