Clifford Bay
Clifford Bay is an open beach that gets quite exposed to the wind. Its a beach break on a sandy beach, with several peaks down the beach, offering both right and left handers. The wave is often small, fairly soft, good for mals. Great for beginner and intermediate surfers. Not far along, Marfells Beach also has a camping ground (DOC).
Optimal Swell Direction:
NE
Optimal Wind Direction:
W
Tide:
All
Wave Type:
Beach break
Wave Size Min:
1.0ft
Wave Shape:
Soft
Fat
Beach Type:
Sand
Skill Level:
Beginner
Directions
From Blenheim head south on State Highway 1, through Sedden. Just past the Grassmere salt works, turn left onto Marfells beach Road. Continue down to the beach and park up, from here walk north up the beach to find a good peak. Not far along, Marfells Beach has a DOC camp ground. You can also get to the north side of the salt works, by turning off earlier onto Kaparu Road and taking the gravel road on the right to the beach.
Nearest Town:
Sedden
Nearest City:
Blenheim
Travel Time from City:
30mins
Road in:
Seal
Gravel
Walk in:
Yes
Parking at beach:
Yes
