On our way south we took the scenic detour from the scenic route to experience all the scenery New Zealand had to offer. One of the stops was at a beach where the waves were crashing very strongly against the shore. It was also very windy and cold.
The shore stayed foamy the whole time with the constant crashing.
On the cliffs to the west the water shot up at least 30-40 feet up.
The waves were fun to watch (from the warmth of the car that is).