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Surf GuideCanterbury
Banks Peninsula - Stony Bay
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.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCanterbury, NZ
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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.
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