Curio Bay
Curio Bay is a beach break on a golden sand beach, at the southern end of Porpoise Bay. There are several peaks to choose from with both right and left handers. You can get some good, hollow lefts down the end. The wave is punchy and powerful. The halfmoon shape of th ebay allows you to pick the size of swell you are after, which can come in handy when it gets bigger. Good for all levels of surfer. It can get cold down in this area, so wear plenty of rubber.
Optimal Swell Direction:
S
Optimal Wind Direction:
W
Tide:
High
Wave Type:
Beach break
Wave Size Min:
1.5ft
Wave Shape:
Punchy
Powerful
Hollow
Beach Type:
Sand
Rock
Skill Level:
Beginner
Wildlife:
Dolphins
Danger:
Cold.
Directions
From Dunedin, head South on State Highway 1. When you get to Balclutha, turn left onto High Street (Signs to Owaka), then turn right onto Owaka Highway. When you get to Owaka, turn left onto Papatowai Highway and continue on through Papatowai on the Chaslands Highway. Then turn left onto Niagara-Waikawa Road. At Waikawa, turn right onto Waikawa Curio Bay Road round along Porpoise Bay to the southern end of the beach, Curio Bay. The petrified forest is just round the point, which is another amazing natural attraction of the area.
Nearest Town:
Balclutha
Nearest City:
Dunedin
Travel Time from City:
140mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
