Kekerengu

Kekerengu is a Beach break with both right and lefts on offer depending on the swell angle, located on the coast from north of Kaikoura where the road leaves the coast and goes inland. The beach has a rocky points at either end, and the rest of the beach is mostly small stones. Kekerengu beach produces a wally,punchy, fun beach break wave. When its small watch you don't hit the beach as the surf breaks close to shore. Good for intermediate to expert surfers.

Quality Rating: 

4

Optimal Swell Direction: 

SE

Optimal Wind Direction: 

NW

Tide: 

Low
Mid

Wave Type: 

Beach break

Wave Size Min: 

1.5ft

Wave Size Max: 

4.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Wally
Punchy

Beach Type: 

Stones
Rock

Skill Level: 

Intermediate

Crowd Level: 

2

Wildlife: 

Seals
Penguins
Dolphins

Danger: 

Rocks

Directions 

From Kaikoura Drive north on State Highway 1 for about 20mins, until you get to Kekerengu. Located on the coast from north of Kaikoura where the road leaves the coast and goes inland.

Nearest Town: 

Kaikoura

Nearest City: 

Kaikoura

Travel Time from City: 

20mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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