Graveyard Surf (Hapuku)

Coast, Hapuku, Kaikoura District. We calculate high and low water here from an ocean tide model — accurate to about 5 cm on open coasts, considerably less in tidal flats and river mouths. This spot is not in any official register — there are no water samples and no classification.

Common questions about this spot

How warm is the water?

Water temperature 11.0 °C — NOAA Geo-Polar Blended (5 km), measured 21/09/2026 00:00.

When is high and low tide?

High tide at 01:43, Low tide at 07:49 (Local time at the spot).

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