Kekerengu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Kaikoura)
| Name: | Kekerengu |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: W |
Kekerengu in Kaikoura is an exposed point break that has very reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the west. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Kekerengu 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 Kekerengu surf quality by season and Kekerengu surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kekerengu |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kekerengu:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Clarence River | 17 mi |
| Second closest break | Waipapa Bay | 24 mi |
| Third closest break | Blue Duck Stream | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Maungamanu | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Meatworks (near Maungamanu) | 32 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kekerengu: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4444 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4501 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4747 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4809 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4953 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kekerengu: |
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| Closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand | 16 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Cape Campbell, New Zealand(2) | 16 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand(2) | 40 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port Underwood, New Zealand | 41 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kekerengu: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 60 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 64 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 72 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Temple Basin (New Zealand) | 146 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 147 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kekerengu: |
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| Closest city location | Blenheim (New Zealand) | 29 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kaikoura (New Zealand) | 40 mi |
| Third closest city location | Picton (New Zealand) | 44 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Brooklyn (New Zealand) | 54 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kelburn (New Zealand) | 56 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kekerengu is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 49 km (30 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kekerengu is Wellington International Airport (WLG), also in New Zealand, 89 km (55 miles) away.
- Third is Nelson Airport (NSN) in New Zealand, 101 km (63 miles) away.
- Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand is 136 km (84 miles) away.
- Masterton Airport (MRO), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Kekerengu and is 166 km (103 miles) away.
