Surf forecast for Meatworks

⏱️Periods.

⚡️EnergykJ

Timezone:

Pacific/Auckland

Forecast updated:

13/09, 18:00

Wind: SN UNITY Atmos

(20260913 06z)

Waves: SN UNITY WAVE

(20260913 06z)

Join Surfnerd to check this forecast

Create a free account to check forecasts, set your home spot, save spots and log surf sessions.

or signup with email

Timeline

Today Wed 16/09 to Tomorrow Thu 17/09

No surf windows (2 days)

Fri 18/09

06:00 - 08:00

Small with light cross-offshore. Low to high tide, rising.

0.7m11.4 s(194 kJ)(ESE)

11 / 18 km/h(SW)

0.4 → 1.0m

08:00 - 10:00

Small with light cross-offshore. High tide, rising.

0.7m11.5 s(214 kJ)(SE)

7 / 19 km/h(SSW)

1.0 → 1.3m

10:00 - 13:00

Fun with calm sideshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.

0.9m11.0 s(268 kJ)(SE)

5 / 16 km/h(SSE)

1.3 → 0.8m

13:00 - 17:00

Fun with light sideshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.

0.9m11.8 s(364 kJ)(ESE)

Fun with light cross-offshore. Low tide, rising.

0.9m11.6 s(349 kJ)(ESE)

13 / 22 km/h(SW)

0.2 → 0.3m

Meatworks Surf Forecast Guide

Meatworks is an excellent reef that breaks over boulders and sand, throwing both lefts and rights with real power and a hollow shape when it's on.

When It Works

The reef pulls in swell from southwest through north to northeast (SW-N-NE), but it lines up best on a southeast (SE) swell. It works from 0.9 m / 3 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, and being a consistent break it picks up plenty of what's on offer. The rights tend to be the pick in any south swell.

Wind and Tide

Look for a west (W) offshore wind. It breaks on low and mid tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Local Tips

This one suits intermediate surfers, and the extra power rewards anyone chasing a heavier wave. Expect a moderately busy lineup when it's working.

Access

Reach it via the dirt road turn-off at Hapuku, where there's free roadside parking and restrooms. Watch for rips, and be aware there have been shark sightings in the area.

Surf spots near Meatworks

Town Reef

Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Graveyards (Kaikoura)

Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Meatworks?

Meatworks is usually best with swell from southwest through north to northeast (SW-N-NE), ideally southeast (SE) around 0.9 m / 3 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, west (W) offshore wind, and low to mid tide.

Where is the surf spot Meatworks?

Meatworks is a surf spot in Hapuku, Canterbury Region, New Zealand.

What is the surf break like at Meatworks?

Meatworks is a left-and-right reef break over boulders and sand. Expect a moderate crowd.

What surfing skill level is Meatworks suitable for?

Meatworks can suit intermediate surfers.

Is Meatworks beginner friendly for surfing?

Meatworks is better suited to intermediate surfers.

How consistent is the surf at Meatworks?

Meatworks is one of the more consistent surf spots in Canterbury Region, New Zealand.

What facilities are available for surfers at Meatworks?

Facilities for surfers at Meatworks: restrooms.

Is there parking for surfing at Meatworks?

Parking around Meatworks: free parking and roadside parking.

What surf spots are near Meatworks?

Other nearby surf spots are Graveyards (Kaikoura), Mangamaunu, Blue Duck Stream, and Town Reef.

What swell direction works for surfing at Meatworks?

Meatworks can work with swell from southwest through north to northeast (SW-N-NE); southeast (SE) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at Meatworks?

Meatworks usually works with swell around 0.9 m / 3 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Meatworks?

West (W) offshore wind is usually best at Meatworks.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Meatworks?

West (W) is offshore at Meatworks.

What tide works best for surfing at Meatworks?

Meatworks works best around low to mid tide. A rising tide is usually better here.

Surf forecast for Meatworks

Timeline

Meatworks Surf Forecast Guide

When It Works

Wind and Tide

Local Tips

Access

Surf spots near Meatworks

Frequently asked questions

Login to your Surfnerd account

Open in the app