Difficulty 10
Break frequency 3
108 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
5m+ Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
spot author
Username: longinus
Date created: 14/07/2008
recommended board
- Shaper: Aloha
- Design: AF1 PRO
- Sizes: 6'0 to 6'4"
- Surfer Weight: <65kg to 95kg
The AF1 PRO is a high performance modern short board ideally suited to surfers of intermediate to advance skill level. This board was developed to satisfy the needs of the Aloha Pro Team and is the preferre... Read more
general information
A tricky wave to locate and one to definetly research. embarking upon a session here is not something you should undertake lightly. Back up crew, tow in gear, impact vest and most importantly, a medivac strategy are things you need to have in place before getting wet.
Koby Aberton lists this as one of the 50 most dangerous waves in the world, there is a lot to gain in successfully riding one of these oceanic slabs but a lot to loose as well if it all goes pear shaped. Be rutheless in assessing your abilities before you even contemplate paddling out here.
Wave length
100-200m
Best months
March - September
Equipment
Body Board, gun, Rhino Chaser, Tow In
Wave type
Death pit
Access
Long Paddle, Boat/Jet Ski
Hazards
Urchins, Reef/Rock, Very Isolated, Rips
5 Day Forecast
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
- 3/2 steamer
- 3/2 steamer
- 4/3 steamer
- 4/3 steamer
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NW
SW
NE