Brighton
Dunedin · New Zealand
Beach breakgood for beginners and intermediates
Beach south of Dunedin. Best wind — NW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | southeast |
| Working swell | from east — southwest |
| Coordinates | -45.95, 170.337 |
FAQ
Is Brighton good for beginners?
Yes, Brighton works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Brighton today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#dunedin/brighton-otago. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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- St Kilda — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- St Clair — Beach break by the jetty, beginners and intermediates
- Blackhead — Point/reef by the headland, advanced surfers