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St Clair Beach

Dunedin - St Clair

St Clair is Dunedin's classic city surf beach, the epicentre of #surfdunedin where the promenade, cafes, and beach culture sit right beside the lineup. It is the city's best-known surf stretch and still functions as a real urban break rather than a pure postcard beach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Dunedin - St Clair in Dunedin.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationDunedin, NZ

Forecast

Good
  • Waves 4 ft
  • Period 8 s
  • Wind NE 12 kt

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Tide curve (forecast)

2.5 ftrising

Low 5:11 AMHigh 11:30 AMLow 5:50 PMHigh 11:57 PMNowTue 11/3
Today ranges from -2.8 ft to 2.9 ft. Currently 2.5 ft and rising.
  • Low-2.8 ft
  • High2.9 ft
  • Low-2.7 ft
  • High2.8 ft
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Lineup Insights

The Wave

North-angled offshore wind and S/SSW/SE swell are the best match, with medium to high tide giving the cleaner shape.

Lineup Guide

Watch the moderate crowd, the old pier pilings, and the mix of beach peaks and the occasional right point.

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