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Surf GuideEast Cape
Hicks Bay
Hicks Bay is a sheltered East Cape beach break with a soft, uncrowded feel and a stronger surf reputation than the hilltop view suggests. It is useful because it is a real named surf stop at the tip of East Cape, not just a scenic bay. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hicks Bay in East Cape.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationEast Cape, NZ
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The surf is softer than it looks from above, the beach is uncrowded, and the road and beach parking make it an easy access day when the bay is on.
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