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Best Surfing Beach in Otago

St Clair Beach receives powerful Southern Ocean swells direct from Antarctica, making Dunedin one of New Zealand's most consistent surf cities — with the added luxury of a heated outdoor saltwater pool right on the esplanade.

St Clair Beach surfing Otago Dunedin New Zealand

St Clair Beach

Dunedin's premier surf beach is a consistent beach break that draws local surfers year-round, with Southern Ocean groundswells delivering reliable rideable waves. The St Clair Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beach in summer, and the famous St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool — a heated outdoor pool right at the beach — lets surfers warm up after cold-water sessions in style. Wetsuit essential year-round; water temperatures 10–18°C.
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St Clair Beach Golden Sand Good ★★★★☆

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