Chun's Reef
Chun's Reef is the mellow side of the North Shore—a fun reef break that offers longboard-friendly rights without the intensity of its bigger-name neighbors. Accessible and forgiving, it's one of the best spots for intermediate surfers to experience North Shore waves.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 330°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 170°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
2.5m+
Board
Longboard
Consistency
7/10
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Oct
Nov-Mar. Mellower North Shore break good for longboarding.
Getting There
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