Whangapoua Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Whangapoua Beach Surf Guide
No trip to the Antipodes is complete without a week or a month or a year wallowing in the splendor of Great Barrier Island. Dial up Google Earth, punch in the coordinates for Whangapoua, look at the set-up (long sandbar right) and tell us you don't want to jump on a flight tonight.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Locals are nice, be nice in return.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Crowded in summer. Good local crew.
Spot Rating
Fun
A nice reeling right that can packy some punch on a proper swell.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
It's a long wave, going to take some energy to get back to where you took off.
Water Quality
Clean
Good
Hazards
Wearing out your arms after a long right.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Fly in via light plane. Land at Okiwi airstrip.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Southern Hemisphere summer, December-February
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