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Surfing in Dunedin

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From great beach breaks close the city centre, to long fun point breaks on the North Coast, to numerous hidden reefs breaks, Dunedin has something for everyone!

Geographically Dunedin is wide open to South swells ranging consistently from 1 m-3m, but 4m to 6m-plus waves are a regular occurrence in the Winter months.

A combination of East and North swells from tropical cyclones offer a similar wave quality around Dunedin's north coast, encompassing over 10 breaks from Aramoana Beach, Murdering Bay through to little fishing village of Karitane.

Combining the north and south coasts there is rarely a day when there is no surf with an off-shore wind.

St Clair is a popular wave that can sometimes get crowded. Hazards include sharks, rips and crowds. Waves at the beach break both left and right the and the right hand point is consistant. Best on mid to low tide. Optimal wind direction is from the north or northwest.

Check out the Dunedin surf report (but the locals know best!):

www.surf.co.nz
www.surf2surf.co.nz

St Clair Beach Surf Cams

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Dunedin is home to some of the rarest wildlife in the World!

If you're coming to Dunedin make sure you check out the Otago Peninsula.

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DUNEDIN LIGHT

What an introduction for the surfing students this past week with a ground swell lasting about four days, favourable winds making great conditions and plenty of different surf spots to choose from.

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Dunedin Surf Videos

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