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Drive down the coast from Oamaru through Taranui and Kakanui, you will soon have a tidal lake on the left of the street close to the Sea, then turn left behind the bridge and right again, the road leads through the small village up a hill and down again, there you are!
English (Translate this text in English): Drive down the coast from Oamaru through Taranui and Kakanui, you will soon have a tidal lake on the left of the street close to the Sea, then turn left behind the bridge and right again, the road leads through the small village up a hill and down again, there you are!
English (Translate this text in English): Drive down the coast from Oamaru through Taranui and Kakanui, you will soon have a tidal lake on the left of the street close to the Sea, then turn left behind the bridge and right again, the road leads through the small village up a hill and down again, there you are!
English (Translate this text in English): Drive down the coast from Oamaru through Taranui and Kakanui, you will soon have a tidal lake on the left of the street close to the Sea, then turn left behind the bridge and right again, the road leads through the small village up a hill and down again, there you are!
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Campilobacter
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerOrdinary
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast, East
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, West
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
You can camp right in front of the beach on the cliffs!
English (Translate this text in English): You can camp right in front of the beach on the cliffs!
English (Translate this text in English): You can camp right in front of the beach on the cliffs!
English (Translate this text in English): You can camp right in front of the beach on the cliffs!
Atmosphere
Good atmosphere Dolphins come for a visit every once in while, the waves get Good, there is also a Point break on the left at the rocks, and a river break on the other side of the village( be careful strong rips)
English (Translate this text in English): Good atmosphere Dolphins come for a visit every once in while, the waves get Good, there is also a Point break on the left at the rocks, and a river break on the other side of the village( be careful strong rips)
English (Translate this text in English): Good atmosphere Dolphins come for a visit every once in while, the waves get Good, there is also a Point break on the left at the rocks, and a river break on the other side of the village( be careful strong rips)
English (Translate this text in English): Good atmosphere Dolphins come for a visit every once in while, the waves get Good, there is also a Point break on the left at the rocks, and a river break on the other side of the village( be careful strong rips)
General
easy, some people show up with their cars to have a smoke, good company!
English (Translate this text in English): easy, some people show up with their cars to have a smoke, good company!
English (Translate this text in English): easy, some people show up with their cars to have a smoke, good company!
English (Translate this text in English): easy, some people show up with their cars to have a smoke, good company!
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By p , 19-01-2005
Classic spot on its day - Cambells Bay has got to be the most consistent break in the area, holding clean waves in most conditions