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Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf

Detailed Kaikoura and Marlborough surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Kaikoura and Marlborough. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Kaikoura and Marlborough over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Kaikoura and Marlborough and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Forecast

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Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Kaikoura and Marlborough coastline are also listed below.

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Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.6

S
0.7

SSW
0.8

S
0.8

S
0.9

S
1.7

S
1.6

S
0.7

SSW
1.2

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
1.4

S
1.6

S
1.5

S
Period(s) (?)121111161515141312111413137814131220181616
Energy(?)22511885137118716959108130264225272303283215495221400130113671115
Wind
(km/h)
15
5
5
5
10
5
5
5
10
10
5
0
5
15
15
15
10
5
10
10
0
5
Wind State(?)cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)

3:10AM
2:44PM

3:41PM

4:10AM
4:34PM

5:02AM
5:28PM

5:57AM
6:24PM

6:52AM
3:18AM

7:21PM
7:49AM
4:30PM
4:26AM

5:03PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

8:41PM
9:20AM

9:49PM
10:26AM

10:45PM
8:56PM
11:19AM

11:42PM
12:13PM

12:41AM

1:08PM
1:41AM


11:14PM
10:01AM

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-----432-----3--------
High °C
17161919151514141818171917121514141617162122
Low °C
16161817151414141417151815121313121415151822
Chill °C (?)
16161919151514141818171917101413131617162122
Sunrise
--7:33--7:35--7:31--7:37--7:33--7:35--7:41-
Sunset
7:27--7:25--7:23--7:19--7:16--7:17--7:16--7:15
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

SE
0.6

S
0.7

SSW
0.8

S
0.8

S
0.9

S
0.5

S
0.6

SSW
1.0

SSE
1.2

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
1.4

S
1.6

S
1.5

S
Period (s)121111111515144121114131312147131220181616
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

SE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.5

S
0.4

SSE
0.4

S
0.2

ESE
0.4

SSW
0.1

S
0.1

E
0.6

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

NW
0.2

ENE
0.4

S
0.7

SSW
0.2

E
0.2

S
0.6

S
0.3

ENE
0.7

E
0.4

SSW
Period (s)6441610561311845491114915108514
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.4

ENE
0.6

NE

-

-
0.4

S

-
0.5

S

-
0.4

SE
0.5

SE
0.9

NE

-
0.4

SSW
1.7

S
1.6

S
0.2

ENE

-
0.5

E
0.4

ENE
0.7

E
0.9

ENE
1.3

ENE
Period (s)84--4-5-435-4782-63555


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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beach and reef
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