Magnet Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Banks Peninsular)
| Name: | Magnet Bay |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: NE |
Magnet Bay in Banks Peninsular is an exposed reef and point break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southeast.The break here is a left hand point. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. It very rarely gets crowded here. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Overall Magnet Bay 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.
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Also see Magnet Bay surf quality by season and Magnet Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Magnet Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Magnet Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Te Oka Bay | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Gough Bay | 16 mi |
| Third closest break | Hickory Bay | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Raupo Bay | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Stony Bay | 19 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Magnet Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4595 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4651 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4897 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4959 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5104 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Magnet Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand(2) | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Timaru Harbour, New Zealand | 85 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Magnet Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Hutt (New Zealand) | 68 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Porters (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Cheeseman (New Zealand) | 74 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Broken River (New Zealand) | 76 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 76 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Magnet Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Lincoln (New Zealand) | 22 mi |
| Second closest city location | Christchurch (New Zealand) | 23 mi |
| Third closest city location | Leeston (New Zealand) | 26 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Rolleston (New Zealand) | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Burnham (New Zealand) | 30 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Magnet Bay is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand, 48 km (30 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Magnet Bay is Timaru Airport (TIU), also in New Zealand, 135 km (84 miles) away.
- Third is Oamaru Airport (OAM) in New Zealand, 183 km (114 miles) away.
- Hokitika Airport (HKK) in New Zealand is 195 km (121 miles) away.
- Glentanner Airport (MON), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Magnet Bay and is 214 km (133 miles) away.
