Stony Bay is a Banks Peninsula beach break with several peaks across a coherent bay coastline, and the surf zone stays tied to the bay rather than to a single reef. When it is on, the bay can get punchy, busy, and rockier than the name first suggests. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Banks Peninsula - Stony Bay in Canterbury.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Southwest wind is the cleaner side, and east-southeast swell is the main trigger.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
Low tide can help the peaks stand up a bit more, but the real read is the rock cover, the bay peaks, and the rips before you paddle in.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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