Kaikoura Coldwater Classic Archives - New Zealand Surf Journal

Surf Talent Shines In Chaotic Waves At Kaikoura’s Coldwater Classic

Heath MelvilleJun 9, 2022November 29, 20220

The O’Neill Coldwater Classic surf contest was held on the Friday and Saturday of Queen’s Birthday weekend with Levi O’Connor and Poppy Entwisle taking out the premiere open divisions. Waves of cold southwest rain accompanying small one metre waves off the Mangamaunu urupa on the Friday, building to sloppy two...

40 Frames: The Coldwater Classic

Derek MorrisonJun 5, 2022November 29, 20220

The 2022 O’Neill Kaikoura Coldwater Classic taps into some fun waves as the first bite of winter chews it’s way through the field. Local lad Levi O’Connor and young rising star Poppy Entwisle ride to the top in the Open Men’s and Women’s fields. Kaikoura has a way of charming...