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South wind is offshore, north-northeast swell is the clean setup, and the best window is around mid tide on the rising push.
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Tom Bowling Bay
Tom Bowling Bay is a remote far-north beach break with a simple exposed bay setup, reliable enough to show up in guide books, and isolated enough that the access is part of the identity. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tom Bowling Bay in Northland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorthland, NZ
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