Tomahawk Beach

Tomahawk Beach is a beach break on a golden sand beach. There are several peaks down the beach with both right and left handers to choose from. Good fun, punchy waves. Best at the eastern end. Western end can be polluted due to sewage outfall pipe, surf at your own risk. Good for all levels of surfer. Careful for rips.

Quality Rating: 

6

Optimal Swell Direction: 

S

Optimal Wind Direction: 

NE

Tide: 

Low

Wave Type: 

Beach break

Wave Size Min: 

1.5ft

Wave Shape: 

Punchy

Beach Type: 

Sand

Skill Level: 

Beginner

Crowd Level: 

7

Wildlife: 

Seals
Sharks

Danger: 

Polluted water at eastern end due to sewage outfall pipe. Rips.

Directions 

From Dunedin City head south on Cumberland Street State Highway 1. Veer to the left onto Anderson Bay Road, then turn right onto Queens Drive, heading towards St Kilda. Turn left onto Victoria Road, which will turn into Tahuna Road then into Tomahawk Road as it goes up over the hill. Continue on Tomahawk Road, Just over Lawyers Head and find a park at Tomahawk Beach. Short walk down the dunes.

Nearest Town: 

Dunedin

Nearest City: 

Dunedin

Travel Time from City: 

10mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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