The Wave
West-southwest wind is the clean offshore window and east-northeast swell is the best match.
The break tends to improve on a rising mid tide, and the walk from the road or camp ground keeps the lineup a little quieter while still demanding normal river-mouth awareness.
![Opoutere, New Zealand [2010]](https://live.staticflickr.com/4060/4651694839_7ded8abb39.jpg)

