Stoney Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Stoney Beach Surf Guide
Similar to its closest neighboring breaks at Raupo Bay (which is just 4 km west from here), and the more popular Hickory Bay (a 13 kilometer drive to the east), Stoney Beach is a beautiful beach backed by a healthy array of stones and rounded rocks. Choosing between the three breaks often comes down to local knowledge of swell and wind.Check the swell and wind conditions through your binoculars from the road that follows the crest of the summit of the ancient volcanic rim. It could save you hours of valuable surfing time.One of the benefits of Stoney Beach is that it picks up a slightly different swell direction to both Raupo, Hickory and the Christchurch breaks, and as such is often worth checking for a slightly cleaner and/or bigger wave.
Local Vibe
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Empty midweek - can get busier on weekends.
Spot Rating
Gets good on a proper swell and offers up some variety to other nearby breaks as it works on a slightly different swell direction.
Shoulder Burn
Not bad.
Water Quality
Good
Hazards
Rip currents.
Access
An easy minute walk.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
All year, smaller in summer
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