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DEL Custom Surfboards was founded in New Plymouth in 1965. Nigel Dwyer, an ex Cronulla surfer and entrepreneur, originally came to New Zealand in search of good waves and cheap ice cream. Fifty years on, Dwyer (with righthand man Robert Walsh, who has shaped for DEL since the early-'70s,) continues to manufacture the finest handcrafted boards available.
Awakino is a sandy, river mouth beach break located at the mouth of the Awakino River. There can be a couple of peaks to choose from with both right and left-handers, on both sides of the river mouth and along the beach. The break changes depending on sandbar movements. The wave is punchy and powerful, with barrels on offer. Suitable for advanced to expert surfers. River mouths often have strong currents and rips, so always surf with caution.
Mokau is a sandy, river mouth beach break, located at the mouth of the Mokau River. There can be a couple of peaks to choose from with both right and left-handers, on both sides of the river mouth and along the beach. The break changes depending on sandbar movements. The wave is punchy and powerful, with barrels on offer. Suitable for intermediate to expert surfers. River mouths often have strong currents and rips, so surf with caution.
Waitara is a river mouth beach break on a sandy/shingle beach, located at the mouth to the Waitara River, on the east side of the river mouth. There can be a couple of peaks to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and hollow, with barrels on offer. There is also a good left hander on the western side of the river mouth which can be worth a look. Suitable for all levels of surfer.
Bell Block is a beach break and an outer reef break, on a sandy beach, located north of New Plymouth. The outer reef break features a peak with a left hander. Its a long paddle out and needs a good size swell to get it working, but when its on its a powerful, hollow wave. Leave the outer reef to the experts. There is also the beach break which can be a punchy, fun wave. Good for all surfers.
Waiwhakaiho is a river mouth beach break on a sandy beach, located at the mouth to the Waiwhakaiho River, east end of Fitzroy beach. There can be a couple of peaks to choose from with both right and left handers. the lefts are much longer than the rights. The wave is punchy and hollow, with barrels on offer. Suitable for intermediate to expert surfers. Popular beach, so Know the rules and respect the locals.
The Groyne is a beach break on a sandy beach, located near the breakwater at the eastern end of Fitzroy beach. There are several peaks to choose from with both right and left handers. The wave is punchy and hollow, with barrels on offer. Suitable for all surfers, although shorey can get nasty. Popular beach, so watch out for swimmers, Know the rules and respect the locals.
Boulters Bay is a small bay with both a right and a left point break, one at either side of the bay, onto a sandy/rocky beach. Boulters Bay is located along New Plymouths coastal walkway and is also known as Boulder Bay. The left hander is along the western side of the bay and the right hander is along the eastern side of the bay. the left hander is usually bigger and better. the wave is generally fat, a good mal wave or good for beginners. Suitable for all surfers. Know the rules and respect the locals.
