Motunau Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Canterbury)
| Name: | Motunau Beach |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Motunau Beach in Kaikoura is an exposed beach and point break that has pretty consitent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Ideal winds are from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights and there is also a left hand point break. Best around high tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Take care of rocks and private access.
Overall Motunau Beach 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 Motunau Beach surf quality by season and Motunau Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Motunau Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Motunau Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Fields | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Midshore Bay | 12 mi |
| Third closest break | Gore Bay | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Leithfield Beach | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Port Robinson | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Motunau Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4539 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4595 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4840 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4902 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5048 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Motunau Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 42 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 42 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand(2) | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 55 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Motunau Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 43 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 45 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 70 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Broken River (New Zealand) | 70 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Cheeseman (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Motunau Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Amberley (New Zealand) | 19 mi |
| Second closest city location | Woodend (New Zealand) | 27 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kaiapoi (New Zealand) | 31 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Christchurch (New Zealand) | 40 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Oxford (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Motunau Beach is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand, 65 km (40 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Motunau Beach is Hokitika Airport (HKK), also in New Zealand, 174 km (108 miles) away.
- Third is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 183 km (114 miles) away.
- Westport Airport (WSZ) in New Zealand is 191 km (119 miles) away.
- Nelson Airport (NSN), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Motunau Beach and is 196 km (122 miles) away.
