Gore Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Canterbury)
| Name: | Gore Bay |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: W |
Gore Bay in Kaikoura is an exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds blow from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around high tide. It very rarely gets crowded here.
Overall Gore Bay 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 Gore Bay surf quality by season and Gore Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Gore Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Gore Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Port Robinson | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Fields | 17 mi |
| Third closest break | Motunau Beach | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Oaro | 27 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Midshore Bay | 29 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Gore Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4521 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4578 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4823 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4885 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5030 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Gore Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 37 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand(2) | 37 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 58 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 58 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 67 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Gore Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 31 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 38 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 73 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 83 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Broken River (New Zealand) | 84 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Gore Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Amberley (New Zealand) | 35 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kaikoura (New Zealand) | 37 mi |
| Third closest city location | Woodend (New Zealand) | 45 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kaiapoi (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Christchurch (New Zealand) | 57 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Gore Bay is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand, 93 km (58 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Gore Bay is Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also in New Zealand, 157 km (98 miles) away.
- Third is Nelson Airport (NSN) in New Zealand, 175 km (109 miles) away.
- Westport Airport (WSZ) in New Zealand is 190 km (118 miles) away.
- Hokitika Airport (HKK), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Gore Bay and is 191 km (119 miles) away.
