The Bluff-South Side Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Northland)
| Name: | The Bluff-South Side |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: NE |
The Bluff-South Side in Northland is an exposed beach and reef break that has reasonably consistent surf Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of rips, sharks.
Overall The Bluff-South Side 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 The Bluff-South Side surf quality by season and The Bluff-South Side surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of The Bluff-South Side |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Bluff-South Side:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | The Bluff-North Side | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Great Exhibition Bay | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Rarawa Beach | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ngataki BeachandPaxton Point | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Parengarenga Harbour Bar | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Bluff-South Side: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4053 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4090 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4320 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4381 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4562 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Bluff-South Side: |
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| Closest tide station | Te Hapua, New Zealand | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Te Hapua, New Zealand(2) | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Houhora Harbour (Pukenui Wharf), New Zealand | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Houhora Harbour (Pukenui Wharf), New Zealand(2) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Houhora River Entrance, New Zealand | 17 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Bluff-South Side: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 326 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 346 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 351 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 352 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 497 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Bluff-South Side: |
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| Closest city location | Houhora (New Zealand) | 13 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ahipara (New Zealand) | 37 mi |
| Third closest city location | Taipa (New Zealand) | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kerikeri (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Waimate North (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to The Bluff-South Side is Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in New Zealand, which is 55 km (34 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to The Bluff-South Side is Kerikeri Airport (KKE), also in New Zealand, 112 km (70 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Whangarei Airport (WRE), also in New Zealand, 179 km (111 miles) away.
