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Best with NW swell and S-SE offshore.
Surfable at all stages of the tide.
Crowds are usually not a factor.
Surf GuideWest Coast South Island
Smoothwater Bay
Smoothwater Bay is a remote West Coast South Island point break with very reliable surf, an exposed setup, and a reputation for working all year when the northwest swell and south-southeast offshore wind line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Smoothwater Bay in West Coast South Island.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWest Coast South Island, NZ
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Access can mean an overland expedition or a boat, and the spot has rips, undertow, rocks, and sharks.
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