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Saber Reef

Reef

Stewart 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

Ratings

Overall quality
2.0/5
Consistency
4.5/5
Crowd factor
1.0/5

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Hazards

Urchins⚠️ Rips Rocks⚠️ Sharks

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