Charleston
Charleston consists of a Left hand point break off the boulders at the southern end of the beach infront of the river mouth, and various beach break pecks down the beach. Picks up good swell, so fairly consistant. When working the point is a good left hander, with a nice wally, powerful shape. The beach break is on a sandy beach, and has ppunchy left and right handers. Good for beginner to expert surfers. River mouths often have strong currents and rips so watch out.
Optimal Swell Direction:
SW
Optimal Wind Direction:
E
Tide:
All
Wave Type:
Left point
Beach break
Wave Size Min:
1.0ft
Wave Shape:
Wally
Punchy
Powerful
Beach Type:
Sand
Rock
Skill Level:
Beginner
Wildlife:
Seals
Penguins
Danger:
Rips. River mouths often have strong currents and rips so watch out.
Directions
From Westport head south on State Highway 6. When approaching Charleston turn right onto Beach Road, beside the Waitakere Or Nile River, careful this is a narrow shingle road.
Nearest Town:
Westport
Nearest City:
Westport
Travel Time from City:
25mins
Road in:
Seal
Gravel
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes