Mangahume

Mangahume is a right hand point break on a rocky point located south of Opunake. The wave is a solid, powerful right hand point with a hollow drop in. Leave this one to the experts.

Quality Rating: 

8

Optimal Swell Direction: 

SW

Optimal Wind Direction: 

NE

Tide: 

Mid

Wave Type: 

Right point

Wave Size Min: 

3.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Powerful
Hollow
Barrels

Beach Type: 

Rock

Skill Level: 

Expert

Crowd Level: 

4

Danger: 

Careful on the rocks.

Directions 

From New Plymouth head south on the surf Highway, State Highway 45. Continue a little south of Opunake, just past Mataikahawai Road and just before Watino Road, park near the small stream. From here its a walk, following the creek down to the beach where you'll find a right hand point. (Sky Williams is the left hander on the same point). Note, you can only access by walking along river, and other surrounding land is private property that you must not cross.

Nearest Town: 

Opunake

Nearest City: 

New Plymouth

Travel Time from City: 

60mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

Yes

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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