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Kairaki Beach
A Canterbury beachbreak on the Kairaki and Pines Beach strip, sitting beside the Waimakariri mouth and its wide open coastal access. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kairaki Beach in Canterbury.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCanterbury, NZ
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The river mouth brings current and safety considerations, so read the mouth first, then pick the easiest beach peak from the coastal access strip, with high tide still keeping the shore a bit fuller.
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