Kuri Bush
Exposed beach north of Taieri Mouth on the open south-east-facing coast. Best with a south swell and a WNW offshore.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 105° - 192°
- Size range
- 0.75m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.4m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (292°)
- Offshore range
- 247° - 337°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- All tides
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
1/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Kuri Bush?
Kuri Bush is a beach break in Taieri coast, New Zealand, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Kuri Bush?
Kuri Bush picks up swell from the ESE round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the S. It starts working at around 0.75m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.4m. Period matters too: aim for 11s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Kuri Bush?
A WNW wind is dead offshore at Kuri Bush, and anything from the WSW round to the NNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
How cold is the water at Kuri Bush?
The water at Kuri Bush averages around 12°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Kuri Bush good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Things to watch for: sharks and strong rips.
How do I get to Kuri Bush?
The nearest airport on our list is DUD, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive.
What other surf spots are near Kuri Bush?
The closest breaks we track are Taieri Mouth (2.9 km), Blue Tops (5.4 km) and Cob Cottage (10 km), handy when Kuri Bush isn't working.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Taieri Mouth
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • S swell, Taieri coast
Blue Tops
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • SSE swell, Brighton coast
Cob Cottage
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Brighton Point
🥝 Right-hand point • S swell magnet • Dunedin south
Blackhead
🥝 Lefts and rights • Beachbreak • SE swell, Dunedin south coast
St Clair
❄️ Southern Ocean cold • Roaring forties power • Deep south dedication