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WSW offshore is cleanest, SSE swell is the trigger, and the exposed setup can get punchy near the point edges.
High tide is still workable, and the corners reward a conservative read.
Surf GuideCatlins
Kaka Point
A Catlins beachbreak with pointy edges and a small settlement surf feel at the southern edge of the Otago coast. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kaka Point in Catlins.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCatlins, NZ
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