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.

Quality Rating: 

8

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

Crowd Level: 

4

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

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