Smaills Beach
Dunedin · New Zealand
Beach breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Secluded beach, powerful banks. Best wind — N.
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 | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | -45.905, 170.553 |
FAQ
Is Smaills Beach good for beginners?
Smaills Beach is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Smaills Beach 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/smaills-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Dunedin
- Karitane — Right-hand point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Aramoana — Beach break by the pier, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Tomahawk — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- 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
- Brighton — Beach break, beginners and intermediates