intermediate
South Bay, South Island, New Zealand

South Bay

South Bay in New Zealand's South Island offers pristine ocean swimming with dramatic coastal landscape and variable conditions suited for intermediate swimmers. The remote location provides natural beauty and typically clear water with moderate swells. Check local conditions and tides before entering, as this exposed coastline can experience strong currents.

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South Bay

-42.4158, 173.6758

Details

Location
South Bay, South Island, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-42.4158, 173.6758

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