St Clair
Dunedin · New Zealand
Beach break by the jettygood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
The main city beach, schools and lifeguards. Best wind — N-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 by the jetty |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | -45.912, 170.49 |
FAQ
Is St Clair good for beginners?
Yes, St Clair 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 St Clair 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/st-clair. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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