Purakaunui (PK) Bay
Purakaunui Bay, better known as PK Bay, should stand for Pumping Kegs! This well-known beach break in the Catlins has top-quality, powerful, consistent and very fun surf. The beach break provides left and right-handers. Surfable at all stages of the tide. There is a campground here if you choose to stay a little longer.
Optimal Swell Direction:
SE
Optimal Wind Direction:
NW
Tide:
All
Wave Type:
Beach break
Wave Size Min:
1.0ft
Wave Size Max:
8.0ft
Wave Shape:
Wally
Punchy
Powerful
Hollow
Barrels
Beach Type:
Sand
Skill Level:
Beginner
Wildlife:
Seals
Birds
Dolphins
Directions
From Dunedin, head south on State Highway 1 to Balclutha. At Balclutha, turn left onto High Street and continue onto Owaka Highway Road. At Owaka, veer left and continue on Papatowai Highway Road. Cross the Catlins River and turn left onto Purakaunui Falls Road. Turn left onto Long Point Road, this will turn to gravel from here. Take the first left to stay on Long Point Road and then veer left onto Purakaunui Bay Road all the way to the beach. Careful, as this is a narrow, gravel road.
Nearest Town:
Purakaunui
Nearest City:
Invercargill
Travel Time from City:
120mins
Road in:
Gravel
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
Facilities:
Toilets
