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Surf GuideOtago
Dunedin - Blue Tops
Blue Tops is one of Dunedin's secret south-coast surf spots, a hidden-gem beach break outside the city's better-known town beaches. It is a fairly consistent setup that comes alive on a south-southeast swell with west-northwest offshore wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Dunedin - Blue Tops in Otago.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationOtago, NZ
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