Mangamaunu Spot Guide

Many would say this is New Zealand's best right-hand point. If you get it when it's on, you'll find it hard to argue. A perfect, long right point only 15 minutes north of Kaikoura, when its working you'll spot the wave from some distance away. Take your eyes off the lineup for just long enough to swing into the unmarked gravel car park right next to the highway and jump into you wetsuit post haste.

The wave bends beautifully around a perfectly sculpted sweeping point, reminiscent of Malibu, with an amazing ride to match. At is best, Manga's will serve up rides of well over 200 yards, with quality snap-able walls and several hollow sections thrown in for good measure.

Even when it's not perfect, Manga's can be plenty of fun, with sometimes up to three different rideable sections to choose from. And if it's not big enough, there are other options in the area, like Meatworks, which can be a pretty classy wave on its day.