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Kahutara Surf Forecast
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Kahutara surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 07 Jun 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kahutara this week:
The surf forecast for Kahutara over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 13ft and 12s period with a secondary swell of 8ft and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kahutara in the next 12 days are 15ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 08) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 7th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 8th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 8th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kahutara over the next 12 days.
Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 2679 | 6034 | 6490 | 5902 | 4942 | 3239 | 2621 | 2767 | 1403 | 989 | 769 | 365 | 235 | 176 | 247 | 92 | 92 | 928 | 769 | 407 | 235 | 130 | 266 | 148 | 290 | 206 | 124 | 194 | 231 | 101 | 75 | 51 | 52 | 79 | 38 | 157 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | off | cross | cross | off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 2:00PM 6.04 | 2:19AM 5.84 | 2:46PM 6.14 | 3:05AM 5.84 | 3:29PM 6.23 | 3:48AM 5.87 | 4:11PM 6.27 | 4:31AM 5.91 | 4:54PM 6.3 | 5:13AM 5.91 | 5:35PM 6.27 | 5:56AM 5.87 | 6:17PM 6.27 | 6:41AM 5.81 | 6:59PM 6.23 | 7:29AM 5.77 | 7:43PM 6.17 | 8:16AM 5.77 | 8:30PM 6.14 | 9:03AM 5.84 | 9:22PM 6.14 | 9:51AM 5.94 | 10:15PM 6.17 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 8:22PM 2.43 | 8:24AM 2.23 | 9:07PM 2.46 | 9:06AM 2.3 | 9:49PM 2.43 | 9:50AM 2.3 | 10:28PM 2.4 | 10:35AM 2.26 | 11:09PM 2.33 | 11:19AM 2.17 | 11:52PM 2.23 | 12:03PM 2.07 | 12:37AM 2.1 | 12:46PM 1.94 | 1:22AM 1.94 | 1:30PM 1.8 | 2:07AM 1.8 | 2:15PM 1.71 | 2:53AM 1.71 | 3:04PM 1.61 | 3:41AM 1.64 | 3:54PM 1.57 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - |
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Rain (in) | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 43 | 43 | 41 | 45 | 46 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 48 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 43 |
| Feels °F (?) | 30 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 52 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 48 | 50 | 46 | 52 | 52 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 39 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 46°F on Sun afternoon, min 39°F on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.1in), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 54°F on Wed morning, min 39°F on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 55°F on Sat morning, min 46°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 50°F on Mon morning, min 41°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Kahutara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kahutara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kahutara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kahutara 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 (Kahutara) 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 Kahutara 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.
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