Banks Peninsula - Magnet Bay
Magnet Bay is a left-breaking point on the Banks Peninsula coast south of Christchurch, set over a boulder beach with clear southern-swell exposure. It is one of the better known Banks Peninsula alternatives when the south pulse lines up, and the long left around the point is what makes it distinct; rocks and crowding shape the session. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Banks Peninsula - Magnet Bay in Canterbury.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best on south to south-southeast swell with northeast offshore winds.
Low to mid tide is the cleanest window, and smaller swells need the lower end of that range.
Lineup Guide
Watch the rocks in the line-up and expect crowding when it is on.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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