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“Insane right hand barrel over shelving coral.
Very fast and hollow, a lot bigger than it looks from the beach.
Long paddle through lagoon strong rip on out going tide. Wouldn't want to surf it alone”
nick from NEW ZEALAND - 17 May 2014
Avaavaroa Passage Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 5 votes and 4 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.2(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: 3.0(1: Avaavaroa Passage is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Avaavaroa Passage is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Cook-Islands - Rarotonga. 5: the best break in Cook-Islands - Rarotonga). |
Difficulty Level: 3.6(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Avaavaroa Passage can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Avaavaroa Passage, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Avaavaroa Passage are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 5.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.6(1: Often too crowded. 5: Avaavaroa Passage is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Avaavaroa Passage 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: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.8(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Avaavaroa Passage for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Avaavaroa Passage is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Avaavaroa Passage is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.2(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Avaavaroa Passage, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Avaavaroa Passage where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Surfed today with a mate. 3 to 4 foot left hand barrels. Plenty of power and speed. Looks small from road as is a long paddle out but bigger once there. Can be a difficult paddle back against tide.
Stunning spot but go with a friend. Agree about leg rope!”
Simon from COOK ISLANDS - 26 Aug 2013
“A nice right in the right conditions, plenty of power and a nice barrel section. Never crowded, would be surprised to see another surfer out there. Make sure you have a good legrope as you dont want to end up swimming around out there.”
Brian from COOK ISLANDS - 23 Apr 2012
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