Brighton
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Atmosphere:
A nice, uncrowded break full of potential like alot of other spots around Dunedin.
Additional Info:
When paddling out, take the channel between the rocks and it will take you straight out to the back waves.
Location
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Heading south out of Dunedin turn left off the motorway towards Brighton (clearly sign-posted) and you will come to the township of Brighton after about 15mins. You will find the point just before the main beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Blue Tops
0.40 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Brighton Beach
4.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Blackhead
4.36 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |