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West-northwest wind is the clean side, south-southeast swell is the trigger, and tide is a secondary check rather than the main filter.
Surf GuideKaikoura
Oaro
Oaro is the Kaikoura village-edge beach break, a punchy east-coast check that comes alive on south-southeast swell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Oaro in Kaikoura.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationKaikoura, NZ
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Look for a mid-cycle bank that is standing up, because rocks and rips make the entry worth checking before you paddle.
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