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Visitor reviews of Port Waikato-Sunset beach surf break

• January 18, 2012
  been ripped off at port from New Zealand
  

  Watch out for locals stealing from your car .... have been broken into a few times .... once I pissed a local off and had my two front tires slashed on my car .... have only seen a shark a couple times but have seen guys fishing and catching sharks were I have been surfing ....

• Port Waikato-Sunset beach Ratings

  Based on 16 votes. Vote

  Quality on a good day: 2.0 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of surf: 1.8 (1: Port Waikato-Sunset beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional rating: 2.1 (1: Port Waikato-Sunset beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in New-Zealand - West Coast Auckland. 5: the best break in New-Zealand - West Coast Auckland).	Difficulty level: 4.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore wind: 2.1 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Port Waikato-Sunset beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other options: 2.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Port Waikato-Sunset beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Wind and kite surfing: 2.1 (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Port Waikato-Sunset beach are often excellent).	Water quality: 2.2 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 2.9 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Port Waikato-Sunset beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 2.8 (1: Getting to Port Waikato-Sunset beach requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
  Scenery: 2.5 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local attitude: 2.2 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
  Accommodation: 1.9 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Port Waikato-Sunset beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 1.9 (1: Camping at Port Waikato-Sunset beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 1.5 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Port Waikato-Sunset beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and repairs: 1.7 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
  Eating: 2.2 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Port Waikato-Sunset beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 1.9 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Port Waikato-Sunset beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

  Based on 16 votes. Vote

• February 02, 2011
  Clive from New Zealand
  

  I have a bach down there and it is a laid back cruisey place. My brother in law just spent several hours having an awesome kite surf on Sunset beach up to the river mouth. He has also kite surfed in the harbour. Quite a few bods seem to succeed with long boards surfing and also standing up paddle surfing.

• January 14, 2011
  Stephen from New Zealand
  

  I thought that first review was a bit harsh, maybe bad personal experience. I have surfed port for 14 years and my mates and I have never had a problem with people being agro or had our gear messed with. I've known people to get there cars broken into at some of the 'nice' beaches. Never seen a shark either. True, Port is a bit 'Do and Hope' when it comes to getting a decent wave, but its a beautiful beach, super laid back and has the best sunsets. If your wanting a pro wave, Port may not deliver, but if your laid back or a tourist its a really nice drive with great fish and chips at the end of it all for you.

• January 03, 2011
  A cautious surfer from New Zealand
  

  Close outs mostly and it is also known as a breeding ground for great whites. The rare time there is a wave the locals are extremley violent. Car break ins are common. Black power is very prominent in the region so don't go if your white. In 2009 a surfer was stabbed in carpark..... it has only gotten worse.

• November 04, 2010
  tim from New Zealand
  

  It sucks real bad.