Phantoms
Phantoms is a big wave outer reef that lurks beyond Velzyland and Sunset Beach, only awakening when XL winter swells march in. It funnels swell toward the shoreline breaks and offers deep water peaks for those willing to paddle or tow into the unknown.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 340°
- Size range
- 4.6m - 7.6m
- Ideal size
- 6.3m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (160°)
- Offshore range
- 120° - 200°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
12m+
Board
Gun / Step-up
Consistency
2/10
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
2/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Paddle or tow-in from V-Land area.
Best Season
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Nov, Mar
Dec-Feb. Only breaks on XL swells. Funnels swell into V-Land.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Velzyland
🏄 Dale Velzy's legacy • Draining ledge • 150-yard peelers
Kammieland
🏪 Kammie's Market legacy • Workable walls • Under the radar
Backyards
🏠 Behind the houses • Fast takeoff required • Shallow detonations
Sunset Beach
🌅 The ultimate proving ground • Shifting peaks • Deep water power
Backdoor Outer Reef
🌊 Pipe's outer shelf • 2nd & 3rd reef • Reforms into Pipeline
Outer Log Cabins
🏔️ 85ft ridden here • North Shore's outer limit • Tow-in territory