Ocean Fun Reefs
Ocean Fun Reefs is a beach break on a sandy/Rocky beach, located between Mangamaunu and Graveyards, north of Kaikoura. There are several peaks to choose from along the beach with both right and left handers. The wave is wally or fat. Good for all levels of surfer.
Optimal Swell Direction:
SE
Optimal Wind Direction:
W
Tide:
Low
Mid
Wave Type:
Beach break
Wave Size Min:
1.5ft
Wave Size Max:
8.0ft
Wave Shape:
Fat
Wally
Beach Type:
Sand
Stones
Boulder
Skill Level:
Beginner
Wildlife:
Seals
Danger:
Careful on the boulders getting in and out.
Directions
Ocean Fun Reefs is located between Mangamaunu and Graveyards, north of Kaikoura.
From Kaikoura Drive north on State Highway 1 for about 10mins, until you cross the Hapuku River and pass Hapuku. Just past Hapuku Lodge, where the road meets the coast line again there will be a tight left hand corner, take the road on the right just before the corner, Kiwa Road. Its a gravel road, cross the railway line and check the surf. Ocean Fun Reefs is right out front, between Mangamaunu and Graveyards.
Nearest Town:
Kaikoura
Nearest City:
Kaikoura
Travel Time from City:
10mins
Road in:
Seal
Gravel
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
