Surf spot

Mangakuri

Forecast conditions and map view for Mangakuri in New Zealand, New Zealand NI, South East Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: New Zealand, New Zealand NI, South East Coast
Coordinates: -39.9264, 176.9345

Metric
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Wave height (m)	2	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.3	1	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	9.8	9.5	9.9	9.9	9.6	9.8	8.7	8.8	9.2	9.4	9.6	9.6	8.9	8.8	9.2	8.3	8.3	7.7	8.6	8.5	7.2	7.7	7.7	7.2	7	7.2	7.4	7	7.8	8	7.8	7.9	7.4	7.9	8	7.9	8	8	8.6	8.2	9.8	9.4	9.7	6.8	9.7	10.2	10.2	10.3	9.7	9.3	9.4	9.6	9.9	11.7	11.8	11.5
Wave energy (kJ)	738	509	520	441	321	298	248	422	513	560	578	571	508	443	418	331	305	200	146	122	100	108	96	77	67	57	57	40	35	52	54	54	45	58	55	54	55	52	49	36	51	78	98	58	120	90	90	92	108	112	109	112	125	192	227	205
Wind speed (km/h)	7.1	5.2	8.1	12.1	16.9	20.9	12	5.1	3.4	4.6	4	1.1	7.6	7.6	6.6	6.5	6.7	4.5	4.7	5.1	10	10.5	8.8	2.2	7.2	5.6	5.7	2.6	4.4	8.2	0.7	3.1	5.1	4.6	4.8	4	2.4	7.2	4.1	7.1	6.4	4	6.7	2.1	6.5	6.9	3.9	5.1	5.8	5.5	4	4.4	6.3	9.1	1.5	7.2
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Mangakuri is a remote surf spot on New Zealand’s North Island, along the South East Coast. It’s known for its exposed beachbreak setup, often delivering long, powerful swells when the conditions line up. Because it’s relatively open to the ocean, Mangakuri can pick up plenty of swell, especially during larger east and south-east groundswell events.

What it’s like

Wave type: Beachbreak
Best on: East to southeast swell
Wind: Light offshore or calm conditions are best
Wave quality: Can be very good, but it’s sensitive to wind and tide

Spot character

Mangakuri tends to be quieter and less crowded than more accessible surf areas, which adds to its appeal for surfers looking for a more isolated session. The surrounding coastline is rugged and scenic, with a feeling of remoteness that matches the spot’s reputation.

Things to keep in mind

Conditions can change quickly with tide and swell direction.
Beachbreak peaks may shift along the beach, so a bit of exploration helps.
It’s best suited to surfers comfortable handling raw, open-coast conditions.