Potato Point.

Potato Point breaks on NE to E swells that most of the Otago coast misses entirely, its sheltered position meaning it catches swell angles that the south-facing beaches can't reach. The wave is a multi-sectioned right-hander that breaks over boulders and sand beneath steep, dramatic cliffs. Rides stretch 200 to 500 metres when the sections link, though on most days the wave breaks in distinct phases that require repositioning between sets. Low to mid tide on an outgoing push is the target. SW winds are offshore. The paddle-out is long, starting from the rivermouth and working around to the point - this commitment, combined with the rare swell requirement, means the lineup is almost always empty. Waves along Purakaunui Beach and the other side of Doctor's Point offer alternatives on more common swell directions. Rips, sharks, and submerged rocks are hazards through the lineup.

Sheltered point that catches NE swells the Otago coast entirely misses.