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Access
Take the turn off at Hira, just before Nelson if heading west. Cable Bay Road, can´t miss it. Drive north from Nelson for 10mins you will come to a little church on your left hand side of the road, it's signposted on the turnoff, if you reach the shops you have gone too far by 150 meters.
English (Translate this text in English): Take the turn off at Hira, just before Nelson if heading west. Cable Bay Road, can´t miss it.<br />Drive north from Nelson for 10mins you will come to a little church on your left hand side of the road, it's signposted on the turnoff, if you reach the shops you have gone too far by 150 meters.
English (Translate this text in English): Take the turn off at Hira, just before Nelson if heading west. Cable Bay Road, can´t miss it.<br />Drive north from Nelson for 10mins you will come to a little church on your left hand side of the road, it's signposted on the turnoff, if you reach the shops you have gone too far by 150 meters.
English (Translate this text in English): Take the turn off at Hira, just before Nelson if heading west. Cable Bay Road, can´t miss it.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Drive north from Nelson for 10mins you will come to a little church on your left hand side of the road, it's signposted on the turnoff, if you reach the shops you have gone too far by 150 meters.
DistanceTake a car
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Cables
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRarely break (5day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomBoulders
PowerHollow, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementFalling tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Additional Information
Only really works a few times a year. Has been compared to a mini raglan break in character.
English (Translate this text in English): Only really works a few times a year. Has been compared to a mini raglan break in character.
English (Translate this text in English): Only really works a few times a year. Has been compared to a mini raglan break in character.
English (Translate this text in English): Only really works a few times a year. Has been compared to a mini raglan break in character.
Atmosphere
I first surfed this spot after christmas 2002, got some .5m to 1m wind slop, but felt the potential. Surfed it with the local bodyboarder.
The takeoff can be hard if you want to make the most of the wave on a small day. I got pitched by a .5m wave onto a rock. It is deceptive.
You can have some fun if you decide to pull out the old body board 'n flippers.
English (Translate this text in English): I first surfed this spot after christmas 2002, got some .5m to 1m wind slop, but felt the potential. Surfed it with the local bodyboarder.<br /><br />The takeoff can be hard if you want to make the most of the wave on a small day. I got pitched by a .5m wave onto a rock. It is deceptive.<br /><br />You can have some fun if you decide to pull out the old body board 'n flippers.
English (Translate this text in English): I first surfed this spot after christmas 2002, got some .5m to 1m wind slop, but felt the potential. Surfed it with the local bodyboarder.<br /><br />The takeoff can be hard if you want to make the most of the wave on a small day. I got pitched by a .5m wave onto a rock. It is deceptive.<br /><br />You can have some fun if you decide to pull out the old body board 'n flippers.
English (Translate this text in English): I first surfed this spot after christmas 2002, got some .5m to 1m wind slop, but felt the potential. Surfed it with the local bodyboarder.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;The takeoff can be hard if you want to make the most of the wave on a small day. I got pitched by a .5m wave onto a rock. It is deceptive.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;You can have some fun if you decide to pull out the old body board 'n flippers.
General
Check it out if you are in the area, but it rarely breaks with class. I saw one stand up barrel photo of it pumping at bout 4 foot.... the 50th storm?
English (Translate this text in English): Check it out if you are in the area, but it rarely breaks with class. I saw one stand up barrel photo of it pumping at bout 4 foot.... the 50th storm?
English (Translate this text in English): Check it out if you are in the area, but it rarely breaks with class. I saw one stand up barrel photo of it pumping at bout 4 foot.... the 50th storm?
English (Translate this text in English): Check it out if you are in the area, but it rarely breaks with class. I saw one stand up barrel photo of it pumping at bout 4 foot.... the 50th storm?
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By magicman , 12-01-2006
cable bay/next door - i have surfed epic cable bay soooo good and yes next door is the place to get good lefts