Albatross Point

Albatross Point is a group of four left-hand point breaks along a row of rocky points, located south of Kawhia Harbour near Arohaki Bay. You must have permission to cross land to access the bay or take a boat out from the harbour. Albatross Point needs a huge swell to bend around the point and reach the bay. The waves reel off with several sections with which to play. Wally, punchy waves and hollow barrel sections too. Leave this break to the experts. Caution: History of extreme localism. 

Quality Rating: 

8

Optimal Swell Direction: 

SW

Optimal Wind Direction: 

S

Tide: 

All

Wave Type: 

Left point

Wave Size Min: 

2.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Wally
Punchy

Beach Type: 

Sand
Rock

Skill Level: 

Expert

Crowd Level: 

1

Danger: 

Caution: History of extreme localism. 

Directions 

Albatross Point is located on the west coast of Waikato, not far from Taharoa, south of Kawhia Harbour. Requires the local farmers permission to access by land - from Hamilton, head west on Massey Street, then left onto Tukikaramea Road, out of Hamilton. Turn left onto Kakaramea Road/State Highway 39, heading south. Turn right onto Kawhia Road/State Highway 31. Turn left onto Harbour Road, then turn right to stay on Harbour Road. Continue onto Kawhia Harbour Road. Turn left onto Te Waitere Road. Turn right onto Taharoa Road. At Taharoa, turn right onto Rotopuhoe Road then left onto Taharoa Road again. From here you will need to turn right and see the farmer about crossing his land. Alternatively, you can take a boat out from the harbour.

Nearest Town: 

Taharoa

Nearest City: 

Hamilton

Travel Time from City: 

120mins

Road in: 

Seal
Gravel

Walk in: 

Yes

Parking at beach: 

No

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