Mangamaunu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Kaikoura)
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Mangamaunu
| Name: | Mangamaunu |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: W |
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.
Overall Mangamaunu 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.
The graph shows the range of swells directed at Mangamaunu through a typical year, base... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from differen... (show all text)
Also see Mangamaunu surf quality by season and Mangamaunu surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to New-Zealand - Kaikoura surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Mangamaunu
Visitor Reviews of Mangamaunu |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Mangamaunu:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Meatworks (near Maungamanu) | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Blue Duck Stream | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Whale Watch Reef (Kaikoura) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Waipapa Bay | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Kahutara | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Mangamaunu: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4476 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4533 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4779 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4840 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4984 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Mangamaunu: |
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| 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 |
Ski Resorts closest to Mangamaunu: |
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| 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) | 55 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 118 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Temple Basin (New Zealand) | 118 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Mangamaunu: |
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| Closest city location | Kaikoura (New Zealand) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Blenheim (New Zealand) | 55 mi |
| Third closest city location | Brightwater (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Picton (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wakefield (New Zealand) | 72 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Mangamaunu is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 88 km (55 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Mangamaunu is Nelson Airport (NSN), also in New Zealand, 120 km (75 miles) away.
- Third is Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand, 140 km (87 miles) away.
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand is 165 km (102 miles) away.
- Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Mangamaunu and is 187 km (116 miles) away.
