Otago

30+ surf breaks

St Clair point, Otago Peninsula, cold-water consistency

Dunedin punches well above its size for surf culture. St Clair point break is the city's beating surf heart, while the Otago Peninsula hides a dozen quality breaks accessible only by foot or four-wheel drive. The cold Southern Ocean water and fierce regularity of the swell produce a breed of skilled, hardy local surfers.