Shark Alley Reviews and Ratings
(Great Barrier Island, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Shark Alley surf break
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“The setup reminds me of a shallow version of Boneyards at Kiama in NSW. As the break faces North it is sheltered and very surfable in a SE wind. Watch your fins on the shallow boulders that poke up to the surface on the inside. A quality boulder reef setup that likes a solid 5ft+ of swell to show its true colours.”
Moggy from AUSTRALIA - 21 May 2010
Shark Alley Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 1 vote and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.0(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: Shark Alley 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: Shark Alley is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Shark Alley 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). |

