Saber Reef
ReefStewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand
An exposed reef break on Stewart Island / Rakiura with very consistent surf year-round. One of the most remote surf breaks in New Zealand — accessible only by ferry or light aircraft from Invercargill, then a journey to the island's exposed coastline. The Southern Ocean delivers relentless swell, but the notorious Foveaux Strait weather means clean conditions are rare. When it does come together, you'll likely be surfing alone. Kiwi roam the bush behind the beach.
Best conditions
Swell
Southeast
Wind
North-northeast (offshore)
Tide
Any
Direction
Southeast swell
Best season
Winter
Best month
January
Clean in January
1% of days
Water temp
13.6°C
Hazards
Nearby breaks
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