Possums Reef
Left-hand reef on the north side of Blueskin Bay that only works in an ENE swell. Best around high tide with a west wind; few surfers even on good days.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ENE (67°)
- Direction range
- 42° - 132°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m - 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 225° - 315°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Possums Reef?
Possums Reef is a reef break in Warrington, Blueskin Bay, New Zealand, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Possums Reef?
Possums Reef picks up swell from the NE round to the SE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the ENE. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.4 to 1.9m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 9s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Possums Reef?
A W wind is dead offshore at Possums Reef, and anything from the SW round to the NW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Possums Reef?
Possums Reef is at its best around high tide.
How cold is the water at Possums Reef?
The water at Possums Reef averages around 12°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Possums Reef good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Things to watch for: sharks, strong rips and sharp, shallow reef (booties help).
How do I get to Possums Reef?
The nearest airport on our list is DUD, then it's roughly a 50-minute drive.
What other surf spots are near Possums Reef?
The closest breaks we track are Warrington (1.1 km), Potato Point (4.0 km) and Long Beach (Otago) (6.1 km), handy when Possums Reef isn't working.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Warrington
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • NE swell, Blueskin Bay
Potato Point
🥝 Right-hand point • NE swell magnet • Dunedin north
Long Beach (Otago)
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • NE swell, Dunedin north coast
Karitane Bar
🥝 Right-hand beachbreak • E swell magnet • Dunedin north
Karitane Point (The Point)
🥝 Right-hand point • E swell magnet • Dunedin north
The Spit (Aramoana)
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • ENE swell, Dunedin north