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Southwest wind is the clean side, east-northeast swell is the main line, and tide is secondary to how the bank is standing up.
Surf GuideNelson - Tasman Bay
Onekaka
Onekaka is a laid-back Golden Bay beach break with a small local pulse and very little crowd pressure. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Onekaka in Nelson - Tasman Bay.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNelson - Tasman Bay, NZ
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Summer can flatten it out, so only paddle when the bar has shape.
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