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Mid to high tide with incoming water is the best setup.
Surf GuideSouthland
Bluecliffs
Bluecliffs is the Southland beach-and-river-mouth stretch at Waiau, with multiple peaks and the best rights focused into the mouth. It is a cold, open coastline check that rewards the right angle more than a big reputation. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Bluecliffs in Southland.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationSouthland, NZ
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North wind and south swell are the clean lane, and the river mouth current is the main thing to watch.
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