Punakaiki Overview

Ideal for beach breaks, and offers left-hand point break under the right conditions. Punakaiki boasts multiple beach break spots, favoring offshore winds from the ESE. Heading south towards Greymouth or north to Charleston, you'll find numerous left-hand configurations.

Punakaiki Details

• Region

  West Coast

• Coordinates

  -42.093555, 171.296600

• Optimal Tide

  All (varies)