Blacks Reef
Blacks Reef is a right hand reef break or on an east swell you can get some left handers. The right are long and hollow with a good barrel section. This is a very good and popular break, meaning crowds, so know the rules and respect the locals.
Optimal Swell Direction:
S
Optimal Wind Direction:
N
Tide:
Mid
High
Incoming
Wave Type:
Right point
Reef
Wave Size Min:
2.0ft
Wave Shape:
Hollow
Barrels
Beach Type:
Sand
Stones
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Directions
From Napier, head north on Pandora Road State Highway 2, onto Meeanee Quay and Main North Road out of the city. Continue on State Highway 2 through Wairoa, then at Nuhaka go straight through the roundabout onto Nuhaka Opoutama Road. Continue along and when the road meets the coast, just along a little bit there will be two car parks and a reef out front. park up and get out there.
Nearest Town:
Nuhaka
Nearest City:
Napier
Travel Time from City:
110mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
