St Clair

St Clair is a popular local spot in Dunedin and can get a bit busy on a good day in the summer. St Clair is a sandy beach break which sometimes has a good right hander off the rocky point by the salt water swimming pool. It can get hollow and offer good barrels. Good for all levels.

Quality Rating: 

6

Optimal Swell Direction: 

S

Optimal Wind Direction: 

NW

Tide: 

All

Wave Type: 

Beach break

Wave Size Min: 

1.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Wally
Barrels

Beach Type: 

Sand

Skill Level: 

Beginner

Crowd Level: 

6

Wildlife: 

Sharks

Danger: 

Old pier piles sticking out of the water.

Directions 

In Dunedin, Head south to the main beaches, St Clair and St Kilda, they are sign posted. From Cumberland Street heading south, continue straight onto Anderson Bay Road, then turn right on to Queens Drive down to St Kilda. When down near St kilda, turn right on to Victoria Road, down to the bottom of the hill and turn left on to Forbury Street or Beach Road to park at St Clair. Surf Club facilities available.

Nearest Town: 

Dunedin

Nearest City: 

Dunedin

Travel Time from City: 

5mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

Facilities: 

Toilets
Shower
Changing room

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