Tuapeka Point
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Extremely remote, and raw!
Atmosphere:
If you wait around for half an hour and watch closely you might notice the 4m+ Whiteys in the bay.
Additional Info:
Bo! it's clear water, hollow and it's regular. The downside is that you will meet at least three guys on the island who are Whitey attack victims. The Chathams is the only place Great Whites are documented hunting in packs.
Location
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Drive North towards Kaingaroa, before you hit Ocean Mail you cross the dunes.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism, Sharks
Videos
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