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True to its name, this wave is best left to confident, experienced surfers. It’s powerful, heavy, and can handle serious size, but only a few surfers are comfortable paddling out when it gets really big. The right is the more reliable option, running along a strong channel and working well on west-angled swells. The left is less consistent and only lines up occasionally, though on south swells it can start to offer longer, more connected sections across the reef. Take-off zones shift along the reef, and the wave takes time to understand. A mid-tide with extra swell volume helps, as late drops can be unforgiving when it’s solid. Paddling out is usually done via the channel near the fishing sticks or from the beach toward the right. The reef here is shallow and sharp, so exits need to be well planned. Conditions can change quickly with tide and current, meaning it can switch on and off fast. When it’s small, it draws a crowd; when it’s big, it’s mostly locals who take it on.

Powerful right-hander along a channel where late drops punish the hesitant.