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South Island, South Island, New Zealand

Lawyers Head Beach

Lawyers Head Beach on New Zealand's South Island offers remote, rugged coastal swimming with cold saltwater and exposed conditions. This beach suits advanced swimmers comfortable with challenging conditions, cold water (8-12°C), and potentially strong currents. Always check local tide and swell forecasts; this is a highly dynamic and exposed location.

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Lawyers Head Beach

-45.9097, 170.5302

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Location
South Island, South Island, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
-45.9097, 170.5302

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