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Southwest wind is offshore, east swell is the main setup, and the bay is usable through the tide with the cleanest bias around a falling mid tide.
Surf GuideEast Cape
Tolaga Bay
Tolaga Bay is an East Coast surf town with a beach-break core, a river-mouth bar at the south end, and a practical surf identity shaped by the old wharf, the river outlet, and the long rides that show up when the bay is working. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tolaga Bay in East Cape.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationEast Cape, NZ
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The south-end bar can be hollow and fast, while the beach break stays closer to the river mouth and wharf access.
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