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Tolaga Bay

Tolaga Bay is an East Coast surf town with a beach-break core, a river-mouth bar at the south end, and a practical surf identity shaped by the old wharf, the river outlet, and the long rides that show up when the bay is working. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tolaga Bay in East Cape.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationEast Cape, NZ
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The Wave

Southwest wind is offshore, east swell is the main setup, and the bay is usable through the tide with the cleanest bias around a falling mid tide.

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Lineup Guide

Southwest wind is offshore, east swell is the main setup, and the bay is usable through the tide with the cleanest bias around a falling mid tide.

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

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