This dataset shows the swell corridors for the significant surf
breaks in the Wellington region. It is a companion feature class to the surf breaks
map.
The identification of the surf breaks was based on information in the
New Zealand wave track guide and undertaken with local knowledge and field
surveys by Michael Gunson. This involved identification and characterisation
(eg, type of break, length of ride, best surf conditions, swell, currents, water
level) for each break in the Greater Wellington Region.
This was followed by numerical modelling of the swell environment at
each break to determine the main swell corridors that allow passage of swell
waves to the break. More details can be found in the report:
Atkin, E., Gunson, M. & Mead, S. (2015), Regionally
Significant Surf breaks in the Greater Wellington Region. Report prepared by for
Greater Wellington Regional Council by eCoast, 84p.