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: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 13.1°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.
Mangamaunu Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 03:04 Local time| Jeudi 04 | ||||
| 3AM | 6AM | 9AM | 12PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- off |
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