Mangamaunu

Point

Kaikōura & Marlborough, New Zealand

An exposed point break with very reliable surf that tends to go flat in summer. Widely regarded as New Zealand's best right-hand point break — a long, peeling wave that runs parallel to State Highway 1 with the snow-capped Seaward Kaikōura Range as a backdrop. The setting alone is worth the drive. Sperm whales surface in the waters beyond the break.

Best conditions

Swell

Southeast

Wind

West (offshore)

Tide

Mid, rising

Direction

Right

Best season

Winter

Best month

June

Clean in June

44% of days

Water temp

12.9°C

Ratings

Overall quality

5.0/5

On a good day

3.6/5

Consistency

3.0/5

Difficulty

3.2/5

Crowd factor

2.2/5

Difficulty: Intermediate · Crowds: Usually quiet

Ratings data © surf-forecast.com

Hazards

⚠️ Rips

Nearby breaks

1km

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12km

13km

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