Peaks
Where in New Zealand / Aotearoa is Peaks located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Point Break |
| Wave Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with Rocks |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Outstanding, >500 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 3-5 ft/1-1.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 8 ft+/2.5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 157.5°-292.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 67.5°-247.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 1.0m |
| Swell Size Max | 5m+ |
Tide
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Sometimes break (between 5 and 40) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Few Surfers |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | Surf trip |
| Walk Description | Good walk (15-30 mn) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | 4x4 |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 21°C | 20°C | 17°C | 15°C | 15°C | 17°C |
| Air Temp | 21°C | 21°C | 14°C | 11°C | 13°C | 16°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |