Tuamotu Island

Tuamotu Island is a reef break with a right and left point break on a rocky point, located out off Sponge Bay, between Sponge Bay and The Cliff. Requires a long paddle from Sponge Bay out to Tuamotu Island. The surf breaks off the point on the surf eastern tip of the island. The left hand point break then breaks along the south side of the island and the right hander breaks along the eastern side. The wave is powerful and hollow with plenty of barrels on the cards as it races along the reef, providing nice long rides on the left hander. Expert surfers only. You can't see the surf from Sponge Bay, so it pays to check the surf from up on the cliff somewhere before heading out.

Quality Rating: 

9

Optimal Swell Direction: 

SE

Optimal Wind Direction: 

N

Tide: 

Low
Mid
Incoming

Wave Type: 

Left point
Right point
Reef

Wave Size Min: 

2.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Fast
Powerful
Hollow
Barrels
Long

Beach Type: 

Rock

Skill Level: 

Expert

Crowd Level: 

6

Directions 

From Gisborne town centre drive east on Gladstone Road, onto Wainui Road, State Highway 35, towards Wainui. Start going up the hill to Wainui and turn right onto Sponge Bay Road. Drive to the end of the road and Sponge Bay beach. From here its a long paddle out to Tuamotu Island. Boat acces is always an option too.

Nearest Town: 

Gisborne

Nearest City: 

Gisborne

Travel Time from City: 

10mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

Yes

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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