Blaketown Wedge
Where in New Zealand / Aotearoa is Blaketown Wedge located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Sandbar |
| Wave Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 3-5 ft/1-1.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 12 ft+/4 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | SouthWest, West |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 202.5°-337.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | East, NorthEast |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 22.5°-157.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 3ft-5ft |
| Swell Size Max | 12ft |
Tide
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Sometimes break (between 5 and 40) |
| Paddle Out | Moderate |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Few Surfers |
| Access Distance | In the city |
| Walk Description | Instant access (<5 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
Water & Hazards
| Water Quality | Clean |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 3/2 |
| Water Temp | 17°C | 17°C | 13°C | 13°C | 13°C | 15°C |
| Air Temp | 18°C | 15°C | 9°C | 6°C | 8°C | 13°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |