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“When a northerly swells from tropical cyclones in the pacific hit, Long Bay can be as good as any world class break. Waves form on the southern reef as well as the changing sand bars straight out from the beach. Excellent beach break for beginers with clean waves often in the 1ft range.”
Troy S from NEW ZEALAND - 25 Apr 2012
Long Bay Reef Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.6(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: 1.4(1: Long Bay Reef is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.2(1: Long Bay Reef is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Auckland. 5: the best break in Auckland). |
Difficulty Level: 1.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 1.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Long Bay Reef can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Long Bay Reef, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Long Bay Reef are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Long Bay Reef is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.8(1: Getting to Long Bay Reef 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: 3.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Long Bay Reef for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.7(1: Camping at Long Bay Reef 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: Long Bay Reef is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Long Bay Reef, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Long Bay Reef where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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