An early wake-up for glassy water and a steady northerly that dies by noon. Parking, showers and a good cafe are all within a short walk. Bring cash for the car park.
Know before you go
The launch is busy in high season, so arrive early and rig at the far end of the beach. Locals appreciate it.
- Facilities: showers, cafe, paid parking
- Level: intermediate and up
- Best wind: afternoons
- Hazards: reef on the right at low tide
Ask the locals where not to launch. They will tell you, and they will remember you asked.
Tomas Reyes, Gustline crew
The wind is most reliable in the afternoon, once the land heats up. Mornings are glassy and perfect for a swim.
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Solid advice on the safety side. More people need to read this.
Thanks! We used a pretty old action camera, nothing fancy.
Agreed, that one catches a lot of people out.
Our club ran the same drill on Sunday. Everyone was much faster by the end.
We tried this at our local spot last weekend and it worked a treat.
That last shot is going on my desktop background.
Great write-up. Would love a follow-up on how it changes in lighter wind.
Spring is usually quieter, go for it.
Great write-up. Would love a follow-up on how it changes in lighter wind.
Glad it helped, have a great trip!