Te Kapu.

Te Kapu is a pair of quality reef breaks known as First and Second Reef, both producing fun right-handers with plenty of opportunities for high-performance turns on the Mahia Peninsula. The reefs are close enough to offer variety within a single session but distinct enough in character to reward moving between them as conditions shift. NE swell is optimal from the wider NE to SE window, and SW winds groom the face. Mid tide on an incoming push is the target - too low and the reef becomes shallow, too high and the wave loses definition. Size ranges from 2 to 2.4m with short, intense rides under 50 metres. When the reefs are suffering from wind and messy conditions, the beachbreak in front is worth a look. More scrappy bits of reef extend toward the Boat Harbour in front of white sandstone cliffs, adding additional options for the explorer. Localism is flagged, so approach with awareness. Submerged reef is the main physical hazard.

A pair of right-handers where First and Second Reef reward the session-switcher.