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Best with west offshore wind and a south-southeast swell, especially around low tide.
Surf GuideNorth Otago
Crossroads
Crossroads is a rocky North Otago point break with a hollow takeoff, a long ride when the south swell wraps, and a low-key but high-consequence lineup. It sits down the Beach Road coast south of Oamaru, where the point peels into a sandy bay and the access is part of the spot identity. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Crossroads in North Otago.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Expert
LocationNorth Otago, NZ
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Beach Road access south of Oamaru is the standard approach; the rock-point shortcut can be risky, bull kelp and rips are hazards, and swimmers also use the beach.
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