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 Brighton

New Zealand, New Zealand SI, SE Coast

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 45° 56.906' S
Longitude: 170° 20.258' E

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 Access

Heading south out of Dunedin turn left off the motorway towards Brighton (clearly sign-posted) and you will come to the township of Brighton after about 15mins. You will find the point just before the main beach.

English (Translate this text in English): Heading south out of Dunedin turn left off the motorway towards Brighton (clearly sign-posted) and you will come to the township of Brighton after about 15mins. You will find the point just before the main beach.

English (Translate this text in English): Heading south out of Dunedin turn left off the motorway towards Brighton (clearly sign-posted) and you will come to the township of Brighton after about 15mins. You will find the point just before the main beach.

English (Translate this text in English): Heading south out of Dunedin turn left off the motorway towards Brighton (clearly sign-posted) and you will come to the township of Brighton after about 15mins. You will find the point just before the main beach.

DistanceTake a car

WalkInstant access (< 5min)

Easy to find?OK

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

 Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceExperienced surfers

FrequencyRegular

Wave

TypePoint-break

DirectionRight

BottomSandy with rock

PowerPowerful, Fun

Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast

Good wind directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest

Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft

Best tide positionAll tides

Best tide movementRising tide

More details

Week crowdFew surfers

Week-end crowdFew surfers

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Dangers

- Rocks

 Additional Information

When paddling out, take the channel between the rocks and it will take you straight out to the back waves.

English (Translate this text in English): When paddling out, take the channel between the rocks and it will take you straight out to the back waves.

English (Translate this text in English): When paddling out, take the channel between the rocks and it will take you straight out to the back waves.

English (Translate this text in English): When paddling out, take the channel between the rocks and it will take you straight out to the back waves.

Atmosphere

A nice, uncrowded break full of potential like alot of other spots around Dunedin.

English (Translate this text in English): A nice, uncrowded break full of potential like alot of other spots around Dunedin.

English (Translate this text in English): A nice, uncrowded break full of potential like alot of other spots around Dunedin.

English (Translate this text in English): A nice, uncrowded break full of potential like alot of other spots around Dunedin.

General

Wick

English (Translate this text in English): Wick

English (Translate this text in English): Wick

English (Translate this text in English): Wick

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By anonymous , 25-01-2005

- looks better than brighton UK!!

By anonymous , 25-01-2005

beware of lion rock - Friendly locals rip the place. Say G'day to Dale, Lindsay, and the rest of the crew. Pagey

By Pica Doce , 23-01-2005

New Zealand rules - I´ll bring my 6´1 and my 7´0

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