Surf Forecast Kahutara
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Kahutara could be Mangamaunus’ twin, except it’s heavier and less consistent. It hits the reef of gravel and boulders in front of the rivermouth, starting sucky and hollow, then a thick walling section before getting intense on the shorepound. Definitely lower tides better.
From Kaikoura Drive south on State Highway 1 for about 5mins,until you pass the airport and get to the Puketa Camping ground. Just past the entrance to the camp ground on the left is a gravel drive way which goes to a small car park by the Kahutara River, or you can continue on State Highway 1 across the Kahutara River and there is another car park on the left where you can view the surf. Kahutara surf break is right out in fron of the Puketa Camp ground which is a good place to stay.
Park on either side of the bridge and wave is just down from the campground. To the south is K Reef another great wave that breaks best on an easterly swell. There are over twenty other excellent surf spots given the right conditions - some are secret while others are right beside State Highway One.