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Best on a southerly pulse with northwest offshore.
Tide is flexible, so pick the cleanest sandbar rather than chasing a narrow window.
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Whites Bay
Whites Bay is a sheltered Marlborough bay with a small sandy beach break just over the hill from Rārangi. When a southerly pulse lines up, it throws soft A-frame peaks rather than heavy, consequential surf. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Whites Bay in Nelson.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationNelson, NZ
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Use the campground access, watch swimmers, and expect an easygoing lineup when the bay is working.
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