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Northeast wind and south swell are the main ingredients.
Mid tide on the fall works best, and the beach stays fairly quiet.
Surf GuideOtago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula - Smaills Beach
South-edge Dunedin beach break with a broad sandbar feel and some boulder influence at the western end. It is a reliable local check rather than a destination wave. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Otago Peninsula - Smaills Beach in Otago Peninsula.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationOtago Peninsula, NZ
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