Back Beach
Rate this spot:rated: 5 out of 5 by 1 surfers
Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Beach break |
| Direction of Wave | Right |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Difficulty | Beginners |
| Crowd Level | Can Get Busy |
| Hazards | Rips, Rocks |
General Description
Consistent New Plymouth beachbreak south of the port. Catches plenty of swell and can produces good surf year round.
This break often plays its part in surfing competitions and was the beach of the 2008 Rip Curl Grom Search which was won by Gisborne's Johnny Hicks. There are a couple of images from the event below.
This break often plays its part in surfing competitions and was the beach of the 2008 Rip Curl Grom Search which was won by Gisborne's Johnny Hicks. There are a couple of images from the event below.
General Info
How to get there
Head south out of New Plymouth round from the port. Easy to find.
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