Whatarangi Outer Reef is just north of the Whatarangi village where the big cliffs meet the coast, and features a left hand point break and a outer reef peak when the swells big. The left hand point it a good, fast, long wave with several sections to play with. When its big the outer reef peak starts working, with both right and left handers, a big powerful wave with a long paddle out to it. Best for intermediate to expert surfers.
Whatarangi Point Station is a left hand point break off the rocks, otherwise known as Whata Point Station. The wave get peel along giving long rides, with a good wall and several sections to work with. Good for intermediate to expert surfers.
The Wairarapa is a great surf region to explore with plenty of top quality waves. This area is just far enough away from Wellington to keep the crowds down. Being on the southeast coast of the North Island, it is open to a wide angle for powerful south swells right around to anything with an easterly direction. The fun starts down around Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser, with a range of beach and point break style reef breaks. Then further north you will find Castlepoint Beach with some amazing waves, along with some hidden gems along the way.
Lake Ferry is a shingle beach with an A frame peak at the mouth from Lake Onoke. Best on a higher tide, It produces a sucky, gnarly barrel, with a hollow take off. Both left and right handers on offer. Advanced to Expert surfs only. Is a fairly in-consistant break, so check the reports and pick your day.
The Gap is an amazing wee break where the swell just passes through a small opening into the inlet and breaks on the sandy beach. The beach has a tight curve creating a perfect A frame, with some long walls and it can barrel. Its gets shelted from strong winds keeping the surface nice and smooth. It needs a decent size swell to get in the inlet, especially if the swel angles not quite right. Best from 2 to 6 foot. Good for all levels.
