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Best on east-northeast swell with west offshore wind, and high tide is the cleaner window.
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Kahutara
A Kaikoura south-coast point and reef that is part of the town's core surf identity, with a reliable winter window and a longer point-wave shape than the nearby beach stretches. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kahutara in Kaikoura.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationKaikoura, NZ
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Summer is often flat, so the spot is mostly a winter check; watch the reef and rips when it is on.
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