Motu River Reviews and Ratings
(East Cape, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Motu River surf break
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“We scored some really amazing waves here all to ourselves... BUT found out why when we returned to find our tires slashed :-( None of the great folks who helped us out were even slightly surprised. And when I mentioned to a fellow surfer that our tires had been slashed he said, “ oh, you can’t park at Motu, didn’t anyone tell you?””
Anna from NEW ZEALAND - 17 Feb 2019
Motu River 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: 3.0(1: Motu River is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(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: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Motu River is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Motu River 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). |
“There is little point in listing this spot which is indeed a top class wave because the local land owners have banned surfers from using it for more than ten years now.”
Rob from NEW ZEALAND - 26 Oct 2014
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