intermediate
Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
Balaena Bay
A New Zealand coastal bay with saltwater and wave conditions typical of the Cook Strait region near Wellington. Variable water conditions and temperature make this suitable for intermediate to advanced swimmers with ocean experience. Strong tides and currents are common in this area.

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Details
- Location
- Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -41.2918, 174.8028