Overview
Harbour Entrance is a thick, shallow sandbar peak at the north end of the entrance, nicknamed "Jaws" and known to mariners as one of the most dangerous harbor entrances in the world. When it turns on, it's the heaviest wave around: intense Pipeline-style lefts and steep, dredging rights in the vein of Backdoor on the best days.
When It Works
This river-mouth peak breaks over sand and pulls in swell from south to north (S-N), with west (W) swell the best match. It works from 1.8 m / 6 ft to 6.1 m / 20 ft, throwing both lefts and rights. Don't count on it every session, as it can be somewhat inconsistent, but the windows are worth waiting for when the setup lines up.
Wind and Tide
Look for southeast (SE) offshore wind. Tide is the make-or-break factor here: surf it only from an hour before to an hour after low tide, with a rising tide generally the better call. Stray outside that window and the current drags you out to sea or into the bay, depending on which way the tide is running, and on an incoming tide you'll keep getting pulled toward the bay and into the impact zone of every set.
Local Tips
This is an expert-only wave. Don't even think about paddling out unless you've had solid experience in serious surf, and be ready for a busy lineup when it's on. Some surfers have started towing in here.
Access
Getting in and out means leaping off, or scratching back onto, the craggy North Jetty rocks. There's a car park with free parking, plus showers on hand.
