Otago, New Zealand
St Clair Beach
Also known as St Clair
Intermediate
Beach break
Sand bottom
Peels both
0.5–2.5 m
Any tide
New Zealand's southernmost quality surf spot, offering consistent beach breaks near Dunedin. St Clair produces punchy peaks in cold Southern Ocean waters. The urban location, Victorian-era saltwater pool, and nearby surf culture make it accessible despite the frigid conditions. Thick wetsuits essential year-round.
Hazards
Cold WaterRip
Conditions
- Best swell
- S, SE
- Best wind
- N, NW
- Season
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Wave size
- 0.5–2.5 m
- Wave quality
- Consistency
- Crowd
- Coordinates
- -45.9167, 170.4833
Facilities
ParkingShowersCafe