Mangamaunu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Kaikoura and Marlborough, New Zealand)
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Mangamaunu Surf Guide
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 Spot Info
Type: | Rating: |
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
very consistent | 14.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Mangamaunu:
The best conditions reported for surf at Mangamaunu occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.
What's the best time of year to surf Mangamaunu (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Mangamaunu Location Map
Interactive Mangamaunu surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. 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.

Thursday, 19 May 2022, 22:59 Local Time
Thu | Friday 20 | |||
9PM | 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | |
Wave (m) | ||||
Period (s) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||
Wind State | off | cross- off |
cross- off |
cross |
Tides at Mangamaunu
NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
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high tide | ||
low tide |
Swell History at Mangamaunu
Surf stats for Mangamaunu, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Mangamaunu
Wind stats for Mangamaunu, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Mangamaunu Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
We ask that all users of the area consider these points, and not camp here if you wish to spoil the area.”
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near Mangamaunu. Click below to view there surf guides.
Wave Buoys Nearest To Mangamaunu:
- Closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon77 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy81 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy120 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy353 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy446 mi