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Clarence River surf break

Clarence River surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 23 Feb 2025 NZDT
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Clarence River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Clarence River sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clarence River this week:

The surf forecast for Clarence River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clarence River in the next 12 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 23rd Feb)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 23rd Feb)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 23rd Feb)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clarence River over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.6
ENE
1.9
NE
0.5
ENE
0.3
S
0.3
ENE
0.3
S
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
0.2
ENE
0.2
SSW
1.7
S
0.6
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
1.9
NE
1.1
ENE
0.6
E
0.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)101010109991199988899567111010678147171611111177711
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2732351461481041107314611159381431116979571302522621191731217202662006202841781412961053811
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
E
10
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
5
NNW
5
S
10
S
0
W
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
5
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
15
NNW
5
WNW
5
SE
5
N
5
S
5
SE
5
WSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
15
S
5
SSE
10
N
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
glassononcross-
on
glassononcross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:56PM
1.26
2:22AM
1.39
2:42PM
1.28
3:09AM
1.44
3:29PM
1.31
3:57AM
1.49
4:17PM
1.35
4:46AM
1.53
5:08PM
1.40
5:37AM
1.57
6:00PM
1.45
6:29AM
1.60
6:54PM
1.50
7:23AM
1.61
7:49PM
1.54
8:18AM
1.60
8:46PM
1.58
9:14AM
1.58
9:43PM
1.60
10:12AM
1.54
10:42PM
1.61
11:10AM
1.51
11:41PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:00PM
0.31
8:38AM
0.32
8:46PM
0.27
9:26AM
0.28
9:34PM
0.22
10:15AM
0.23
10:25PM
0.16
11:05AM
0.17
11:17PM
0.10
11:57AM
0.12
12:12AM
0.05
12:50PM
0.07
1:08AM
0.02
1:43PM
0.04
2:06AM
0.01
2:37PM
0.02
3:05AM
0.01
3:32PM
0.02
4:04AM
0.03
4:28PM
0.04
5:03AM
0.06
5:24PM
0.06
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Sunrise6:54--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:09--
Sunset-8:17--8:16--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:02--8:00-
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Rain (mm)
---------3---------------241--------
Temp. °C171515192219212119151414181816202119222321202221151413131313161614192118
Feels °C (?)14141516191920201813141417171616161621221920232111109101111111110161918

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Clarence River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Clarence River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Clarence River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clarence River surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Clarence River) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Clarence River may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Clarence River is 70 km (43 miles) from the city of Blenheim. If you plan a holiday in Kaikoura and Marlborough, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blenheim. Blenheim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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