Honeymoon is also known as Jump Offs as you jump off a big rock directly into the lineup.
Time it wrong, and you are directly in the take-off spot. Don’t jump at low tide if you don’t want to break your legs, as it is just a few inches deep. It is reasonably safe to jump at mid-tide, but it is still scary. Most people prefer to throw their board first and then jump. There is a famous video of a surf guide jumping with his board, only for his leash to get snagged on a rock. Hilarious for everyone except the “expert guide” who must have had a terrifying moment. Paddle out from the beach if you don’t want to be the next big hit on Kook Slams.
A scary takeoff, which is literally only inches from the rock. The current is running against you when paddling for a wave next to the rock – it not only feels like you are not moving, you are not moving. If that’s not bad enough, the wave pitches very quickly, so you need to be a fast paddler to catch the wave and be quick to your feet to not get pitched. Despite the challenges, it is a great wave for intermediate surf sessions when the swell is up.
If you make the takeoff, the wave can be quite long, but it is also mushy until you get on the inside, where you reach shallow water and the wave pitches again. the wave needs a very big swell to work well. The break is hard to find and is notorious for car thefts. If you value your phone, do not leave it in your vehicle. It is best to visit this wave with a surf camp so you know where to go and when.
