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“I watched it for 4 days and it seems to be very fickle here. A lot of sand moving and big messy swells and SW wind make it very changeable. It would probably have its day but we didn't see it. Scored Tauranga bay good thou. Cheers”
Andy from NEW ZEALAND - 02 Jan 2019
Little Wanganui Ratings
Overall: 5.0. Based on 2 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(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: 2.0(1: Little Wanganui is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.0(1: Little Wanganui is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in West Coast South Island. 5: the best break in West Coast South Island). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 1.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Little Wanganui can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Little Wanganui, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Little Wanganui are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Little Wanganui is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Little Wanganui 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: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 1.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Little Wanganui for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Little Wanganui is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 1.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Little Wanganui is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Little Wanganui, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Little Wanganui where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Nice set up, nice locals.”
Rob from NEW ZEALAND - 23 Apr 2015
“sux”
aaron from NEW ZEALAND - 06 Mar 2014
Nearest