Blaketown Wedge

Where in New Zealand / Aotearoa is Blaketown Wedge located?

Wave

Wave TypeSandbar
Wave DirectionRight
BottomSandy
Wave PowerFast, Hollow, Powerful
ReputationLegendary
Wave Length (best)Average, 50 to 150 meters
Wave Height Min3-5 ft/1-1.5 m
Wave Height Max12 ft+/4 m+

Swell & Wind

Swell DirectionSouthWest, West
Swell Direction (degrees)202.5°-337.5°
Best Wind DirectionEast, NorthEast
Wind Direction (degrees)22.5°-157.5°
Swell Size Min3ft-5ft
Swell Size Max12ft

Tide

Experience & Equipment

FrequencySometimes break (between 5 and 40)
Paddle OutModerate

Crowds & Access

Crowd (Weekdays)Empty
Crowd (Weekends)Few Surfers
Access DistanceIn the city
Walk DescriptionInstant access (<5 min)
Easy to FindYes
Public AccessYes

Water & Hazards

Water QualityClean

Best Time to Surf

Best SeasonJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Seasonal Conditions

Jan-FebMar-AprMay-JunJul-AugSep-OctNov-Dec
WetsuitFull Suit 2/Spring SuitFull Suit 2/Spring SuitFull Suit 4/3Full Suit 4/3Full Suit 4/3Full Suit 3/2
Water Temp17°C17°C13°C13°C13°C15°C
Air Temp18°C15°C9°C6°C8°C13°C
ClimatePartly Cloudy/SunnyPartly Cloudy/SunnyPartly Cloudy/SunnyPartly Cloudy/SunnyPartly Cloudy/SunnyPartly Cloudy/Sunny