Surf GuideNorthland

The Bluff-South Side

Name: The Bluff-South Side
Address: Northland, NZ

The Bluff-South Side is a mixed beach-and-reef break in Northland with a clearer mid-tide rising window, northwest swell, and northeast offshore wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Bluff-South Side in Northland.

Break TypeBeach Break

Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced

LocationNorthland, NZ

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Northwest swell and northeast wind are the clean pairing here.

The best shape shows around mid tide on the rising push, and the lineup stays relatively quiet.

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