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Taylors Mistake

Break: Point
Skill level: Intermediate
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: Medium
Swell: E, SE
Wind: W, SW
Location: -43.5839, 172.7878

Hazards

Cold
Rocks

Sheltered bay just south of Sumner with a quality right-hand point at the south end. The Christchurch local favourite.

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