Shipwrecks

Shipwrecks is a right hand point break on a rocky beach, just south of the Tora river. Shipwrecks Picks up good swell and offers a nice right hand point. The waves have a nice smooth drop in with a fast wall. Good for intermediate to expert surfers.

Quality Rating: 

7

Optimal Swell Direction: 

E

Optimal Wind Direction: 

W

Tide: 

All

Wave Type: 

Right point

Wave Size Min: 

2.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Wally
Fast

Beach Type: 

Rock

Skill Level: 

Intermediate

Crowd Level: 

3

Danger: 

Careful on the rocks

Directions 

From Martinborough head south on Jellicoe Street, then turn left onto White Rock Road. Then turn left onto Tora Road. The road will turn to gravel and follow the Tora River to the coast. When you get near the coast turn right onto Tora Farm Settlement Road, over the river and take this along to Shipwrecks, the peak out front of the shipwreck.

Nearest Town: 

Martinborough

Nearest City: 

Masterton

Travel Time from City: 

90mins

Road in: 

Seal
Gravel

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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