Brandon Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Brandon Bay Surf Guide
A huge strand. Popular with wind and kitesurfers because it is reliably windy and the scale of the beach is so large. Peaks vary with swell and tide.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
BegIntAdv
Suits all skill levels except advanced.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
WelcomingIntimidating
Very friendly.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
MellowHeavy
Lucky to surf with someone here. Never surf alone.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Fun long shapely lines if your timing is right.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
Can be a lot of water moving. Rips.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Very clean.
Hazards
Rips, especially when bigger.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Park near the part of the beach you want to surf and use trail to walk over dunes.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Autumn, Spring.
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