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West wind is the clean side and northeast swell is the trigger.
Mid-rising tide is a mild preference, but the broad bay means the session is still mostly about choosing the cleanest beach line and avoiding rips.
Surf GuideNorthland
Great Exhibition Bay
Great Exhibition Bay is a remote far-north bay surf object with white silica sands and broad open-water exposure. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Great Exhibition Bay in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
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