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Northeast swell keeps the beach cleaner, southwest wind helps, and high tide can bounce off the rock wall, so the better window is usually low to mid tide.
The better takeoff is often near the eastern end of the beach by the breakwater.
Surf GuideCanterbury
Scarborough
Scarborough is the Christchurch beach break at Sumner, one of the areas better longboard spots with soft, clean waves and several peaks along the beach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Scarborough in Canterbury.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationCanterbury, NZ
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