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Cray Bay

Cray Bay is one of Hawke's Bay's more committed points, a long-walk rocky setup that is known for hollow barrels when the east pulse and northwest wind line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cray Bay in Hawkes Bay.

Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationHawkes Bay, NZ
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The Wave

Northwest wind keeps the point clean, east swell is the useful trigger, and all tides work, but the long walk south over the hills from Waimarama and the access across private property make the mission part of the session.

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Northwest wind keeps the point clean, east swell is the useful trigger, and all tides work, but the long walk south over the hills from Waimarama and the access across private property make the mission part of the session.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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