Elliots (Northland Coastline)

Elliots is an exposed Northland point break that only works when conditions align just right. It’s most reliably set up with a solid Northeast (or East) swell wrapping into the bay and a south wind that helps keep conditions offshore and cleaner. Best conditions are centered around mid tide. When the point is in, it’s described as a right-hand point break, with the point holding its size well and becoming increasingly powerful as the swell builds. On a larger swell, the point can produce rides roughly in the 100–200 meter range, with a typical ride length around 150 meters reported when conditions cooperate. The main safety focus is the rock hazards: rocks at the point plus scattered rocks near the shoreline. The spot is also remote, and rescue availability is not indicated as on-site, so plan as if you may need to self-manage. In addition, the access route is through private farmland, so you should expect gate/land-use rules and check weather/access conditions before heading out. Seasonally, the spot is described as best in summer months, with reported best wind timing around December and good windows in January and February. Summer water temperatures run warmest (roughly low 20s °C), while winter months cool toward the mid-teens, so wetsuit choice needs to match the season and prevailing conditions.