Otago Peninsula – Sandfly Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

“Sandfly bay is one of the most picturesque beaches in Otago, Sharks and rips are not the only thing to watch out for, the beach is a protected breeding site for Yellow Eyed Penguins, Southern Fur Seals and Hooker Sea Lions, both of the latter have been known to approach surfers. Access is via a very steep sand hill, so after a hard days surfing, climbing back up to the car park can be very challenging. It is this access that limits the numbers and in all the years I have been photographing wildlife at Sandfly Bay, I have only on the rare occasion seen surfers there. The beach got it's name, not because of sandflies, but the strong southerly winds, that literally make the sand fly up and cover the surrounding hills. This beach is an extremely popular tourist attraction.”