Surf GuideCanterbury
Lighthouse Reef
Lighthouse Reef is a rocky South Canterbury reef break near Timaru, with hollow right-hand sections and a serious lineup. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Lighthouse Reef in Canterbury.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationCanterbury, NZ
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Best on southeast swell and west wind, with low to mid tide the cleaner window.
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Reef and rocks make it an advanced read.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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