Taylors Mistake Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Canterbury)
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Surf Break: Taylors Mistake
| Name: | Taylors Mistake |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: ENE | Offshore Wind: W |
Taylors Mistake in Kaikoura is a fairly exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the west. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the east northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take care of rips and rocks.
Overall Taylors Mistake 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 Taylors Mistake surf quality by season and Taylors Mistake surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Taylors Mistake
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Taylors Mistake:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Scarborough | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Eddies South Shore | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Sumner Bar | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Lone Pine Brighton | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Trolley's | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Taylors Mistake: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4578 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4634 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4880 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4941 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5087 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Taylors Mistake: |
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| Closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand(2) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 93 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Taylors Mistake: |
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| Closest ski area | Porters (New Zealand) | 61 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mount Cheeseman (New Zealand) | 62 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Hutt (New Zealand) | 62 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 63 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Broken River (New Zealand) | 63 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Taylors Mistake: |
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| Closest city location | Christchurch (New Zealand) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kaiapoi (New Zealand) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lincoln (New Zealand) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Woodend (New Zealand) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rolleston (New Zealand) | 20 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Taylors Mistake is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand, which is 23 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Taylors Mistake is Timaru Airport (TIU), also in New Zealand, 148 km (92 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Hokitika Airport (HKK), also in New Zealand, 175 km (109 miles) away.
