Wild bay on Norfolk Island’s north-west coast with a point and beach break that only works a few times a year. A south-west swell with a north-east wind suits it.
Break
point break, lefts and rights; faces WNW
Level
intermediate
Best swell
SW, SSW
Best wind
NE, N (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
Spring, with October the cleanest
Typical size
1-2.5 m
Crowd
low
Hazards
Rocks; Sharks; Steep walk to the beach
Nearby spots
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