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Shipwreck Bay — Supertubes

Reef

Northland, New Zealand

A sheltered reef break at the top of Northland that fires when large southwest swells wrap around the cape. Supertubes earns its name on big swells — hollow left-hand barrels over a shallow reef. The remote location means it rarely gets crowded, even when it's at its best. Access requires a long drive and a walk across Te Paki Stream.

Best conditions

Swell

Southwest

Wind

South (offshore)

Tide

Low, rising

Direction

Left

Best season

Winter

Best month

October

Clean in October

41% of days

Water temp

17.3°C

Ratings

Overall quality
2.0/5
On a good day
3.4/5
Consistency
1.3/5
Difficulty
2.5/5
Crowd factor
2.5/5

Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate · Crowds: Usually quiet

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Hazards

⚠️ Rips⚠️ Sharks Stingrays

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