North Mole, Whanganui Rivermouth

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rated: 3 out of 5 by 2 surfers

Surf Spot Details
Wave Quality Rating2
Type of WavePoint break
Direction of WaveRight
BottomSand
DifficultyIntermediate surfer
Crowd LevelNot Too Bad
Hazardsnone
General Description
Point break popular with locals. Man-made rock jetty juts out into the sea from the rivermouth. Rip next to jetty is the paddle route out. The only decent surf spot in town but never gets really crowded. Friendly locals. Nice sunsets over the ocean.
General Info
How to get there

Head down Morgan Street in the suburb of Castlecliff, just after the Whiskas factory on Bryce Street.

Access & Parking Info / Cost

Lots of parking next to beach. No charge

Where to Stay

Lots of motels in Whanganui

Equipment Hire

None. Nearest surf shop is Opunake, 1.5hr drive away

Surf Schools

None

When its Flat?

Very popular fishing spot.

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