Kahutara Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Kaikoura)
| Name: | Kahutara |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Kahutara in Kaikoura is an exposed reef and point break that has quite reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the west northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of rips, rocks and sharks.
Overall Kahutara 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 Kahutara surf quality by season and Kahutara surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kahutara |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kahutara:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Whale Watch Reef (Kaikoura) | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Oaro | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Mangamaunu | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Meatworks (near Maungamanu) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Blue Duck Stream | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kahutara: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4488 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4544 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4790 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4851 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4997 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kahutara: |
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| Closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand(2) | 6 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand | 59 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand(2) | 59 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Havelock, New Zealand | 80 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kahutara: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 22 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 37 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 54 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 107 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Temple Basin (New Zealand) | 108 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kahutara: |
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| Closest city location | Kaikoura (New Zealand) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Blenheim (New Zealand) | 66 mi |
| Third closest city location | Amberley (New Zealand) | 67 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Brightwater (New Zealand) | 76 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wakefield (New Zealand) | 76 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kahutara is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 104 km (65 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kahutara is Nelson Airport (NSN), also in New Zealand, 130 km (81 miles) away.
- Third is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand, 146 km (91 miles) away.
- Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand is 159 km (99 miles) away.
- Westport Airport (WSZ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Kahutara and is 183 km (114 miles) away.
