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High tide is the cleaner read, so use the mouth itself as the reference point and expect a changing river-cut line rather than a static beach peak.
Surf GuideBay of Plenty
Kaituna Cut
A Bay of Plenty river-cut surf zone at the actual mouth of the Kaituna River, not just a plain stretch of beach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kaituna Cut in Bay of Plenty.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationBay of Plenty, NZ
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SW offshore and NNE swell are the better fit, and the current around the cut matters more than forcing a narrow tide target.
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