Hickory Bay

Banks Peninsula Community, Canterbury

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Surf Quality:
POOR

Current Conditions

POOR
Poor conditions right now. Tiny waves under 1ft with quality 10s ground swell but strong 15kt winds making it choppy Note: winds from N would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
15
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
0.8
ft
🌊
Swell Height
0.8ft
🌊
Swell Period
10s
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Wind Speed
15kt
🌑️
Air Temp
25Β°C
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Wind Gusts
--kt
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Precipitation
0mm

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πŸ“ Local Knowledge

Hickory Bay in Banks Peninsula is an exposed beach break with quite reliable surf that can work year-round. The best surf occurs with a southeast swell and offshore winds from the north, typically during autumnβ€”most often in Marchβ€”when clean, rideable waves are most consistent. Windswells and groundswells are equally likely, with the beach producing both left and right-hand waves. The spot can sometimes get crowded, and surfers should take care around strong rips and exposed rocks.

Best Swell: NE
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SE
Wind: N

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