Surf Trip to The South Island of NZ

Otago offers more wave options than anywhere else in New Zealand and Dunedin is home to the best and most consistent of these breaks. Many such waves are widely regarded as the best in the entire country & easily 'world class'. But, it's not always these waves which we chase as there are others too, rarer waves of excellence that are harder to dial-in which we are equally in love with. Yes it's cold water, but that keeps the crowds down and chills the mood. If you can slide into a wet suit, then we can offer you a premium wilderness and surfing experience unique to anywhere in the world that is both visually spectacular, and suitable for all wave rider abilities and ambitions.

South Coast Surfing

A Short Hydro Surf Film

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Unique Coastlines

Worried about getting skunked on your surf vacation? With Otago's expansive coastline that folds & bends over & over again, there is always somewhere that’s offshore, always somewhere with good banks, always somewhere working on the current tide & always somewhere sheltered, or somewhere picking up a bit more swell. If you’re looking for a truly fulfilling New Zealand surf tour experience with plenty of options, our big backyard will have you feeling surfed out & full of stoke!

Consitency & Variety

The consistency & variety of favourable surf conditions in Dunedin means it's home to some of New Zealand’s best surf spots including uncrowded point breaks & peaky beach breaks. The dynamic weather patterns and available swell corridor here allows us to find the perfect waves for you whatever your surfing ability or riding style. Plus, it's easy to find a wave to yourself here when you know when and where to go. If these 'town' waves showcased look too crowded, your Hydro Safaris NZ surf guide can take you further afar to somewhere equally good or better, and certainly much more peaceful.

Surf Guide

Your guide will be Leroy Rust, a local surfer who grew up searching and surfing the southern coastlines of New Zealand with his endlessly stoked, surf pioneering father. Having carried that same passion through to his adult life, Leroy now has tremendous surf knowledge and deep understanding of local histories and the environment for you to draw from. Leroy lives for adventure and uncrowded surf and will make sure you get to enjoy an exciting, crowd-less, wilderness surfing experience, without stepping on anyone’s toes.