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Surf spot guide Β· Northland, New Zealand
Swell magnet at the end of 90 Mile Beach β messy and wind-pounded most days, but rewards light-wind small-swell sessions.
Dangerous Conditions
Dangerous conditions with waves up to 3.3m and energy levels reaching 2315 kJ. Peak conditions around 3:00 PM.
Extremely hazardous surf conditions. Only experienced surfers should consider entering the water. Strong currents, large waves, and powerful energy present. Warning valid until 9:00 PM.
Scott Point is a swell magnet at the northern terminus of 90 Mile Beach, suited to adventurous, self-sufficient surfers who can handle remote conditions and unpredictable ocean. The spot faces into virtually every swell angle - S through N - with NW being the optimal direction, making it one of the most omnidirectional breaks in New Zealand. On most days the reality is a wind and swell-pounded mess, but when small swell combines with light winds, the beach can produce workable A-frame peaks with a messy right in the lee of the headland. NE winds provide the best offshore conditions. The spot catches everything, though quality sessions are far less frequent. This is genuine solo-surfing territory, and the only other people you're likely to see are fishermen. Rip currents are the primary hazard; the isolation means no safety net if something goes wrong. An intermediate-level wave at minimum, primarily due to the remote access and ocean conditions rather than wave difficulty.
Swell magnet from every angle, quality only when wind relents and isolation demands self-sufficiency.
Solo surfing β 1/10. Usually only fishermen around. Genuine wilderness.
End of the road wilderness
Northland
One of the longest virgin beaches on earth β small peaky swells with NE winds at The Bluff. 4WD essential.
Northland
Reliable Northland A-frame with reef-enhanced tubes on inside and outside bars, pulling more swell than neighbours.
Northland
Rivermouth lefts over mixed reef and sand firing on big NE-E swells at the Houhora Harbour entrance.
Small swell light winds only β otherwise a mess. 4WD essential. Self-sufficient β no facilities. Usually just fishermen.
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