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Southeast swell and west wind are the clean window, with mid to high and incoming tide preferred.
Surf GuideKaikoura
Mangamaunu
New Zealand's marquee right-hand point break in Kaikoura, with long hollow sections over a stone and boulder beach and enough quality to pull a crowd when it is on. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mangamaunu in Kaikoura.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Expert
LocationKaikoura, NZ
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Drive north on State Highway 1, pull into the gravel car park beside the highway, and be ready for a crowded lineup, traffic, and trains when you cross back after a long ride.
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