Meatworks

Meatworks is a boulder beach with a solid peak, offering rights and lefts. It is a powerful wave with a fast take off. Needs to be at least 1.5ft or you'll be on the rocks. Watch for rock boil-ups. Careful getting in and out as the surf rolls the boulders around. This spot is popular, so crowds are expected - know the rules and respect the locals. Best for experienced intermediate to expert surfers.

Quality Rating: 

9

Optimal Swell Direction: 

SE

Optimal Wind Direction: 

W

Tide: 

Low
Mid
Incoming

Wave Type: 

Reef
Beach break

Wave Size Min: 

1.5ft

Wave Size Max: 

10.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Wally
Fast
Powerful
Hollow
Barrels

Beach Type: 

Boulder

Skill Level: 

Intermediate

Crowd Level: 

9

Wildlife: 

Seals

Danger: 

Crowds. Boulders. Moving boulders when getting in and out.

Directions 

From Kaikoura, drive north on State Highway 1 for about 10mins, until you cross the Hapuku River and pass Hapuku. Just past Hapuku Lodge, where the road meets the coastline again, there will be a tight left hand corner, take the road on the right just before the corner, Kiwa Road. It is a gravel road, cross the railway line and head south, until you come to a gravel car park and toilet block. Park up in front of the break at Meatworks.

Nearest Town: 

Kaikoura

Nearest City: 

Kaikoura

Travel Time from City: 

10mins

Road in: 

Seal
Gravel

Walk in: 

No

Parking at beach: 

Yes

Facilities: 

Toilets

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