Shark Alley
Shark Alley is the south-end Medlands reef on Great Barrier Island, a quiet but serious local option where access, reef cover, and set timing matter as much as the swell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Shark Alley in Great Barrier Island.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Southwest wind is the clean lane, northeast swell is the trigger, and the reef works across the tide cycle; check the south-end Medlands access and the set timing before you paddle.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
Southwest wind is the clean lane, northeast swell is the trigger, and the reef works across the tide cycle; check the south-end Medlands access and the set timing before you paddle.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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