Blue Duck Stream Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Kaikoura)
| Name: | Blue Duck Stream |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Blue Duck Stream in Kaikoura is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the west northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the optimum swell angle is from the southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Overall Blue Duck Stream Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Blue Duck Stream surf quality by season and Blue Duck Stream surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Blue Duck Stream |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Blue Duck Stream:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Maungamanu | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Meatworks (near Maungamanu) | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Waipapa Bay | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Whale Watch Reef (Kaikoura) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Clarence River | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Blue Duck Stream: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4474 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4530 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4776 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4838 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4983 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Blue Duck Stream: |
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| Closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 10 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand(2) | 10 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand | 45 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand(2) | 45 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port Underwood, New Zealand | 68 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Blue Duck Stream: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 34 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 47 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 55 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 120 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Temple Basin (New Zealand) | 120 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Blue Duck Stream: |
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| Closest city location | Kaikoura (New Zealand) | 10 mi |
| Second closest city location | Blenheim (New Zealand) | 53 mi |
| Third closest city location | Picton (New Zealand) | 70 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Brightwater (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wakefield (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Blue Duck Stream is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 85 km (53 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Blue Duck Stream is Nelson Airport (NSN), also in New Zealand, 119 km (74 miles) away.
- Third is Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand, 136 km (84 miles) away.
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand is 168 km (104 miles) away.
- Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Blue Duck Stream and is 183 km (114 miles) away.
