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21
Shigeyuki Kihara: Undressing the Pacific
Spanning more than a decade of Shigeyuki Kihara’s art production (2001-2013), Undressing the Pacific, a mid-career survey show, focuses on a number of this Samoan-born artist’s key series. Kihara is an ... More ►
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21
The Moriori of Rekohu, T'chakat Henu - People of the Land
Developed by Pataka Museum in association with the Hokotehi Trust, The Moriori of Rekohu, T’chakat henu – People of the Land features the stories of the living descendants of Moriori, exploring how they rediscovered ... More ►
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St Clair

St Clair is located very close to central city Dunedin and also has a large residential base. Surfers are the main users at the beach and they use it year round on most days. The Surf Club is located 500 metres from the western headland and this is where the concentration of swimmers are located during the summer months. St Clair is a very popular beach with many regular users.

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Family friendly

This beach is well suited for families, make sure your family is prepared for the beach conditions, the beach is patrolled by Surf Lifeguards during the summer months.

Swimming

The beach is a popular swimming location during summer. St Clair is close to town and has facilities such as shops, showers, changing sheds, shelters and a picnic area. The beach has rips and holes which can be powerful. A strong rip generally runs out along the western headland. The beach often gets large swells, and waves will pound against the seawall under such circumstances. The beach is home to St Clair Surf Life Saving Club and swimmers should bathe in the patrolled area and ask a lifeguard for advice.

Surfing

St Clair beach is perhaps Dunedin’s most popular surfing location and this is mainly due to its location. The beach generally has a nice, gentle rideable wave. St Clair is a beach break that is surfable on all tides but is usually better from low to mid tide. The beach faces to the south which is the dominant swell direction. St Clair is offshore in a northerly wind.

Fishing

The beach is not that popular for fishing although people do surf cast from here.

Activities and facilities

Activities

  • Canoeing/kayaking
  • Dog walking
  • Shell fish gathering
  • Wind/kite surfing

Facilities

  • Car parking
  • Food and beverage kiosk
  • Public toilets

Safety

The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at St Clair and be prepared so you and your family can enjoy the sun, sea and sand safely this summer.

Hazards

Large breaking waves
Strong rips/currents
Submerged objects
Sudden drop off

Patrols

Patrolled Beach
St Clair is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.

Forecast provided by SwellMap.com

Mainly fine with possible showers
11°c
Max Temp.
12°c
Water Temp.

Wind

Still
5 kph
North West

Swell

Medium
0.8m
South East

Water Conditions

For boating and surfing
Average. 5/10
5
Good. 9/10
9

Tides

4:40am
Low
10:50am
High
5:00pm
Low
11:20pm
High
7-day Forecast ► Forecast for Monday 20 May 2013, 12pm
Swellmap.com

Safety at St Clair

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting St Clair. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand Beaches. More ►

Patrolled Beach

Patrolling club: St. Clair SLSC ►
Patrolled Beach
St Clair is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
 

Patrol Hours

27 October 2012 – 16 March 2013

- weekends 12-5pm

- weekdays (17 December 2012 to 25 January 2013) 11am–7pm

Hazards

Large breaking waves
Large breaking waves
Strong rips/currents
Strong rips/currents
Submerged objects
Submerged objects
Sudden drop off
Sudden drop off

Click a safety symbol for more information on the risk

4 simple rules to keep you safe

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting St Clair. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand beaches and looking out for each other. More ►

The Water Safety Code:

  • Be prepared
  • Watch out for yourself and others
  • Be aware of the dangers
  • Know your limits
DIAL 111 in the event of an emergency

Location

St Clair Beach is located five kilometres from central city Dunedin (the Octagon). St Clair Surf Life Saving Club is located at the beach around 100 metres northeast of the Esplanade Road that runs past the shops and foreshore. St Clair Beach lies 1600 metres southwest of St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club and lies on the same stretch of beach that extends from the western headland at St Clair for 3.5 kilometres where it reaches Lawyers Head in the east. St Clair Beach is a fine golden sand at its western headland. There is a rocky outcrop that reaches into the surrounding hills. There is a large seawall protecting shops and houses directly behind the beach on Esplanade Road. St Clair is backed by a large residential community with a racecourse and golf course at the beach.

Public Transport

Bus: http://www.orc.govt.nz/Information-and-Services/Buses/

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