Surfing
Mangamaunu, situated just down the road from Hapuku Lodge, is a top-rated, right-hand point break with a stone/boulder beach. The wave can peel off for several hundred meters giving an incredible ride. There are three main hollow/fast sections, known as Outsides-Middles-Insides, with fatter sections found in between each. Mangamaunu is best with a bit of size, from 2-6ft. When it gets bigger, a rip can form, sucking out around the point, pulling you out of the line-up. Best for intermediate to expect riders. Mangamaunu can get very crowded when it's on, so know your rules and don't drop in on others. After a long ride, it may be better to walk back around to the point to join the line-up again.
Kiwi Surf Experience
With Kiwi Surf, you’ll learn about safety in the water, board design and how the board works in the water. You’ll develop board control and how to negotiate waves, while fine-tuning your wave selection, standing and balance. Our surf tours run every day on the low tide, depending on weather and wave conditions. Paddleboard lessons available too.