Meatworks
Kaikoura Canterbury · New Zealand
Right-hand reef/pointgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Powerful right south of the Kaikōura peninsula. Best wind — W-NW.
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 reef/point |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southeast |
| Working swell | from east — south |
| Coordinates | -42.44, 173.605 |
FAQ
Is Meatworks good for beginners?
Meatworks 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 Meatworks 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/meatworks. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Kaikoura Canterbury
- Mangamaunu — Right-hand point over boulders, 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