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“I've been surfing Shipwreck, pines, Muki 1, Muki 2, Supertubes for nearly 50 years, one of my favorites.
Not a reef break, but sand bottom off lava rock points.
Very consistant in winter, and works when ever west coast is 3m plus. 4m swell on open coast ideal, mostly low tide but good all tides if swell big.
Peaks the most crowded, but crowds well spread out on a good day.
Can only drive around bluff from half tide to low.”
Nick Matich from NEW ZEALAND - 17 Dec 2011
Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 14 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.3(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: 2.7(1: Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.7(1: Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Northland. 5: the best break in Northland). |
Difficulty Level: 2.9(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.8(1: Getting to Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks 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: 4.2(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.9(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.6(1: Camping at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.3(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks 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: 2.1(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 1.9(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Shipwrecks Bay-Peaks where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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