Waikuku Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Canterbury)
| Name: | Waikuku Beach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Waikuku Beach in Kaikoura is an exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the west. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up.
Overall Waikuku 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 Waikuku Beach surf quality by season and Waikuku Beach surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to New-Zealand - Canterbury surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Waikuku Beach
Visitor Reviews of Waikuku Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Waikuku Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kairaki Beach | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Leithfield Beach | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | New Brighton Beach | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Midshore Bay | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Trolley's | 15 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Waikuku Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4562 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4617 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4863 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4924 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5071 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Waikuku Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 22 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 22 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 37 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand(2) | 37 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 78 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Waikuku Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 53 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Broken River (New Zealand) | 53 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Cheeseman (New Zealand) | 53 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Porters (New Zealand) | 54 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Olympus (New Zealand) | 57 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Waikuku Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Woodend (New Zealand) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kaiapoi (New Zealand) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Amberley (New Zealand) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Christchurch (New Zealand) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rolleston (New Zealand) | 27 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Waikuku Beach is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand, 27 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Waikuku Beach is Hokitika Airport (HKK), also in New Zealand, 155 km (96 miles) away.
- Third is Timaru Airport (TIU) in New Zealand, 165 km (102 miles) away.
- Westport Airport (WSZ) in New Zealand is 196 km (122 miles) away.
- Mount Cook Airport (GTN), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Waikuku Beach and is 216 km (134 miles) away.
