Murdering Bay
Murdering Bay is a right-hand point break along the rocky bay onto a sandy beach. The bay features a long, wally, right-hand, barrelling wave that seems to keep on going. Good fast take off with several sections to play. Murdering Bay isn't very consistent, as the conditions have to be just right for the swell to get in, but when it's on it's magic. On small days, there can be a nice mal wave. Suitable for intermediate to expert surfers. When it's on, crowds can appear, so know the rules and respect the locals.
Optimal Swell Direction:
NE
Optimal Wind Direction:
S
Tide:
Low
Mid
Incoming
Wave Type:
Right point
Wave Size Min:
2.0ft
Wave Shape:
Wally
Powerful
Hollow
Barrels
Long
Beach Type:
Sand
Rock
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Wildlife:
Seals
Sharks
Directions
From Dunedin, head north on Cumberland Street State Highway 1, then follow signs to Port Chalmers. Turn right onto St Andrew Street, then left onto Anzac Ave State Highway 88. Continue on State Highway 88 to Port Chalmers. At Port Chalmers turn left onto Wickliffe Terrace, then Borlases Road, then turn right onto Blueskin Road. Continue onto Purakanui Road and continue right onto Heyward Point Road where the road changes to gravel. Be careful from here on in. Turn left onto Murdering Beach Road and down to the beach.
Nearest Town:
Port Chalmers
Nearest City:
Dunedin
Travel Time from City:
40mins
Road in:
Seal
Gravel
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
