Mangamaunu
Kaikoura Canterbury · New Zealand
Right-hand point over bouldersgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Long right over rocks north of Kaikōura. Best wind — NW-W.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Right-hand point over boulders |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southeast |
| Working swell | from northeast — south |
| Coordinates | -42.303, 173.762 |
FAQ
Is Mangamaunu good for beginners?
Mangamaunu is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Mangamaunu today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#kaikoura-canterbury/mangamaunu. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Kaikoura Canterbury
- Meatworks — Right-hand reef/point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Waimairi — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- New Brighton — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates
- Sumner — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Taylors Mistake — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates