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Surf GuideBanks Peninsula
Hickory Bay
Hickory Bay is a standout Banks Peninsula wave magnet: a sandy end-of-peninsula beach break that can throw fast, powerful barrels and a good left off the far-left cliff face. The 10 to 15 minute farm-track walk-in keeps the place quieter than the quality would suggest. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hickory Bay in Banks Peninsula.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationBanks Peninsula, NZ
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The access is a gravel road and a farm-track walk-in; there is no beach parking.
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