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Park by the freezing works, use the stile, and cross the paddock to the beach.
West offshore wind is the cleanest call, SSE swell is the trigger, and high tide is the best window.
Surf GuideS Canterbury
Smithfield
Smithfield is the Timaru reef off the old freezing works, a steep right with a solid wall and a sharp drop in. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Smithfield in S Canterbury.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced - Expert
LocationS Canterbury, NZ
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Expect a heavy reef takeoff and keep an eye on rocks.
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