Clarence River Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Kaikoura and Marlborough, New Zealand)
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Clarence River Surf Guide
Clarence River in Kaikoura is an exposed point/Rivermouth break that has consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the southwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Clarence River Spot Info
Type: | Rating: |
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Point/river | 3 |
Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
consistent | 60°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Clarence River:
The best conditions reported for surf at Clarence River occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.
What's the best time of year to surf Clarence River (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Clarence River Location Map
Interactive Clarence River surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Clarence River is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 70 km (43 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Clarence River is Nelson Airport (NSN), also in New Zealand, 111 km (69 miles) away.
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Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 16:03 Local Time
Wednesday 08 | Thu | |||
4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
Wave (ft) | ||||
Period (s) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (mph) | ||||
Wind State | cross- off |
cross- off |
cross- off |
off |
Tides at Clarence River
NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
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high tide | ||
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Swell History at Clarence River
Surf stats for Clarence River, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Clarence River
Wind stats for Clarence River, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Clarence River:
- Closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy68 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon71 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy114 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy339 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy434 mi