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Mangamaunu, New Zealand, Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

Mangamaunu 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. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Mangamaunu break location map and break info

This is the surf forecast page for Mangamaunu, Kaikoura. Use the tab navigation above to view Mangamaunu sea temperature, Mangamaunu photographs, Mangamaunu detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Mangamaunu webcams, current wind from Kaikoura live weather stations and Mangamaunu tide predictions. The New Zealand swell maps link will open up the big picture showing New Zealand and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from New Zealand wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Mangamaunu. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Kaikoura surf breaks near to Mangamaunu to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.

Mangamaunu Location Map

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Surf breaks located close to Mangamaunu Shoreline around Mangamaunu Roads and rivers around Mangamaunu

Use this relief map to navigate to Kaikoura surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Mangamaunu

Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Mangamaunu:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break Blue Duck Stream 2 mi
Second closest break Waipapa Bay 8 mi
Third closest break Kahutara 12 mi
Fourth closest break Clarence River 14 mi
Fifth closest break Oaro 19 mi

snow forecast website

Ski Resorts closest to Mangamaunu:

Closest ski area Mount Lyford (New Zealand) 32 mi
Second closest ski area Hanmer (New Zealand) 46 mi
Third closest ski area Rainbow (New Zealand) 58 mi
Fourth closest ski area Craigieburn (New Zealand) 118 mi
Fifth closest ski area Temple Basin (New Zealand) 119 mi

Tide stations nearest to Mangamaunu:

Closest tide station Kaikoura, New Zealand 8 mi
Second closest tide station Kaikoura, New Zealand(2) 8 mi
Third closest tide station Cape Campbell, New Zealand 47 mi
Fourth closest tide station Cape Campbell, New Zealand(2) 47 mi
Fifth closest tide station Port Underwood, New Zealand 70 mi

city weather forecast website

Town and city forecasts close to Mangamaunu:

Closest city location Nelson (New Zealand) 75 mi
Second closest city location Wellington (New Zealand) 88 mi
Third closest city location Christchurch (New Zealand) 102 mi
Fourth closest city location Ritchie (New Zealand) 161 mi
Fifth closest city location New Plymouth (New Zealand) 227 mi