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Northwest wind is the clean side, south swell is the trigger, and the best windows sit around low to mid tide.
It is inconsistent but usually not crowded, with rocks and bay geometry doing most of the work.
Surf GuideSouthland
Mitchell's Bay
Mitchell's Bay is a compact Southland point-and-bay wave near Riverton, with a right-hand point that stands out when the south swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mitchell's Bay in Southland.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSouthland, NZ
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