Awana Reviews and Ratings
(Great Barrier Island, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Awana surf break
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“Yo, how's it going? Just like to say that the guy who said Awana is a reef break is off the wall. It's all sand mate the only place that's reef is the points on either side and they don't break; only on huge storms. Awana beach is a heavier wave compared to Medlands beach because of the compactness of the beach. It goes off wen the banks are right!!
Cheers (local) jadie xx”
Jade Webster from NEW ZEALAND - 16 May 2014
Awana Ratings
Overall: 2.8. Based on 1 vote and 3 reviews. 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: 3.0(1: Awana is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Difficulty Level: 1.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Awana is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Awana 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). |
“I've always loved Awana. There's always a good wave. No matter what, I'll always surf here.”
Mary from NEW ZEALAND - 29 May 2011
“Awana is basically beachbreak setup. Awana creek at North end of beach feeds fresh deposits of sand down the beach, particularly after heavy rain. Several rocky outcrops towards Southern end can favour bank formation. Never a guarantee of waves, but worth a check if swell too small for Okiwi or Shark Alley. If there are good banks the waves tend to have more power than the Islands other beaches.”
Moggy from AUSTRALIA - 22 May 2010
