Maketu Bar Reviews and Ratings
(Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Maketu Bar surf break
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“A lovely seaside village untouched by the commercial hand with a play ground for those who love the surf n sea”
Stamp78 from NEW ZEALAND - 27 Dec 2016
Maketu Bar Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 1 vote and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(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: 2.0(1: Maketu Bar 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: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Maketu Bar is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Maketu Bar 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). |
“If you come here respect the ones that live here.”
Local from NEW ZEALAND - 12 Jul 2013

