Surf: Bay of Plenty used to be the best wave in town and main contest site but the sand has moved, making the right quite sectiony and less consistent than North or New piers. On its day, 200m rights will rifle over the triangular bank, allowing big rail work and short tube rides for a less zealous crowd. On average days there will be peaks up the beach and the usual inside left bowl at high tide. Environment: Often crowded but without the bad vibe and attitude of New Pier.