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South wind is the clean lane, south to southwest swell is the trigger, and the exposed beach and reef line needs a look at the tide before you paddle in; the spot is usually a better check than a casual cruise.
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Shag Beach
Shag Beach is an exposed North Otago beach-and-reef check, a colder-water South Island setup that needs the right south swell before it feels worth the mission. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Shag Beach in North Otago.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth Otago, NZ
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