Bluecliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Invercargill)
| Name: | Bluecliffs |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
Bluecliffs in Invercargill is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Ideal winds are from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. Best around high tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Hazards include sharks/rips.
Overall Bluecliffs Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The figure shows the combination of swells directed at Bluecliffs through a typical yea... (show all text)
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Also see Bluecliffs surf quality by season and Bluecliffs surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Bluecliffs |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Bluecliffs:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Frentzes | 17 mi |
| Second closest break | Porridge | 19 mi |
| Third closest break | Beatons | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Colac Bay | 27 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Nicks Point | 28 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Bluecliffs: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4876 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4924 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5162 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5222 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5389 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Bluecliffs: |
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| Closest tide station | Colac Bay, New Zealand | 27 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Colac Bay, New Zealand(2) | 27 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Preservation Inlet, New Zealand | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Fishing Bay, New Zealand | 37 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Small Craft Harbour, New Zealand | 38 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Bluecliffs: |
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| Closest ski area | Remarkables (New Zealand) | 102 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Coronet Peak (New Zealand) | 106 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cardrona (New Zealand) | 116 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Snow Park/Snow Farm (New Zealand) | 119 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Treble Cone (New Zealand) | 129 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Bluecliffs: |
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| Closest city location | Okaka Hut (New Zealand) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Tuatapere (New Zealand) | 13 mi |
| Third closest city location | Riverton (New Zealand) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Winton (New Zealand) | 44 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Invercargill (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Bluecliffs is Manapouri Airport (TEU) in New Zealand, 71 km (44 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Bluecliffs is Invercargill Airport (IVC), also in New Zealand, 75 km (47 miles) away.
- Third is Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in New Zealand, 163 km (101 miles) away.
- Alexandra Airport (ALR) in New Zealand is 185 km (115 miles) away.
- Wanaka Airport (WKA), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Bluecliffs and is 213 km (132 miles) away.
