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Surf spot guide Β· East Cape, New Zealand
Fast, hollow right-hand point break over uneven reef on New Zealand's remote East Coast.
A hollow right-hand point break peels off the rocks at the northern end of a scenic East Coast bay, breaking over uneven reef with shallow, boily sections that demand precise positioning. The wave wraps into the bay with a bowly wall and critical takeoff, producing genuine barrels when a solid SE swell lines up with high tide and NW offshore winds. The swell window is wide, accepting anything from NE through S, but the spot only truly fires on SE groundswell. Located near a disused wharf and boat ramp on the remote Gisborne coast, roughly 91km north of Gisborne city, access is straightforward but the isolation keeps crowds thin. The lineup sees occasional surfers when conditions align, though the low consistency and advanced skill requirement filter out most visitors. Nearby Waipiro Bay and Anaura Bay offer alternative options when Tokomaru is flat or maxing out.
Hollow right off the rocks where SE groundswell barrels over boily, shallow reef.
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The remote location and expert-level wave keep crowds manageable. Occasional surfers appear when conditions align, but empty sessions are common.
Remote, raw, isolated
East Cape
Remote East Cape pointbreak complex with three distinct sections firing on NE to SE swells, best mid to high tide.
East Cape
Hollow, powerful right-hand point break north of Tolaga Bay with three distinct sections over boulders and sand.
East Cape
East Cape rivermouth bar with a hollow right and shorter left β the highlight of an otherwise average beachbreak.
+3 MORE βHigh tide only for the point break, entry near the disused wharf and boat ramp, beachbreaks in the bay work on all tides for less experienced surfers, submerged rocks are a hazard
HAZARDS Β· KNOW BEFORE YOU PADDLE
Old wharf structures nearby β stay clear of submerged pilings
Located near the disused wharf and boat ramp at Tokomaru Bay. No facilities or designated parking available.
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