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“Just surfed meds (Medlands beach) on the weekend it was going off big time, caught some mean waves and watched the mates get awesome barrels.
Some of the waves coming through were 6-8 ft solid n hollow as! The great thing about meds is that if you're not confident in the big stuff you just cruise down the beach a bit and hit the smaller waves. It's never crowded my favourite beach on the rock I even got married there and when I leave this world that's where my ashes will go forever in the surf”
Jade Webster from NEW ZEALAND - 08 Apr 2014
Medlands Beach Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 6 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.2(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: 4.2(1: Medlands Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.8(1: Medlands Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Great Barrier Island. 5: the best break in Great Barrier Island). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.8(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Medlands Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.4(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Medlands Beach, 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 Medlands Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Medlands Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.8(1: Getting to Medlands Beach 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: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.6(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Medlands Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.6(1: Camping at Medlands Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.6(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Medlands Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Medlands Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Medlands Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Awesome to have these updates online for our local beach Medlands...
If your planning a surf trip on Great Barrier Island please feel free to give us a call for any further advice as we have the one and only local surf shop Sun Sea Surf Shed in Medlands.... & also we provide fantastic chalets & accommodation to suit all needs wether on a surf trip or vacation...
Tel 0064 9 4290352
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Cheers .....
Ilone Grady”
Ilone Grady from NEW ZEALAND - 08 Oct 2013
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