Matauri Bay Reviews and Ratings
(Northland, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Matauri Bay surf break
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“Great spot to surf! But it doesn't often work. When its good its really good though. Always seems to be a lot of paddle boarders which get in the way a bit.”
Thomas from NEW ZEALAND - 14 Jun 2013
Matauri Bay Ratings
Overall: 5.0. Based on 7 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.8(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: Matauri Bay is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.4(1: Matauri Bay is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Northland. 5: the best break in Northland). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.4(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Matauri Bay can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Matauri Bay, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Matauri Bay are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.1(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Matauri Bay is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.4(1: Getting to Matauri Bay 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: 4.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.8(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Matauri Bay for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Matauri Bay is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Matauri Bay is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.6(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Matauri Bay, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.6(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Matauri Bay where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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