Mussel Rock
Mussel Rock is a sandy beach break on the north side of the Raglan Harbour Mouth. There are several peaks down the beach with both left and right-handers, best around the rocks. The wave changes depending on sand movement, tide and wind. Can be fat or develop hollow barrels. To get there, you need to either paddle across the harbour inlet from the Raglan Bar or access by boat. Good for surfers of all levels.
Optimal Swell Direction:
W
Optimal Wind Direction:
NE
Tide:
Low
Mid
Outgoing
Wave Type:
Beach break
Wave Size Min:
1.5ft
Wave Shape:
Fat
Wally
Hollow
Beach Type:
Sand
Skill Level:
Beginner
Danger:
Watch out for boats when paddling across the harbour inlet channel, and be careful of the currents in the channel. The current can vary depending on tide. Make sure you've got plenty of energy to make the paddle. Be careful navigating the waves on the bar if taking out a boat.
Directions
To get to Mussel Rock you need to either paddle across the harbour inlet channel from the Raglan Bar or get there by boat.
To get to Raglan Bar from Hamilton, head west on Whatawhata Road/State Highway 23, all the way to Raglan. In Raglan you will enter on Main Road, which then turns into Bow Street. Continue to the first roundabout and turn left onto Bankart Street, then turn left at the next roundabout onto Wainui Road. Continue on Wainui Road a little further then turn right onto Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive. Find a park at the end of the road and walk out onto the beach at the river mouth. From here it is a long paddle. ;)
Nearest Town:
Raglan
Nearest City:
Hamilton
Travel Time from City:
45mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
Yes
Parking at beach:
No
