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Graveyards (Kaikoura)

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Ideal surf conditions at Graveyards (Kaikoura)

Swell window
NE, SW
Best swell direction
SE
Swell size
2ft - 2ft
Swell breaks over
Boulders
Wave types
Point
Wave directions
Right
Wind window
W
Best tides at
Low, Mid
Skill Level
Intermediate

Graveyards (Kaikoura) surf guide

Surf: If the crowds at the main attraction prove too much, head a kilometre south to another shorter right point known as Graveyards. Despite a fast take-off the wave soon backs off to become a fat wall. Directions: 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. Just to the south a little way, in front of the graveyard theres a small point with some right handers breaking, known as Graveyards. Environment: Prefers SE-SW direction. Take gravel road to cemetery.

Written by Joris de Ruiter

Joris is a dad, husband, surfer, software developer, yogi and swimmer. He combines his passion for surfing and technology to help others catch more and better waves.

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