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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.

Kaikoura and Marlborough Photos

Kaikoura and Marlborough Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8

E
0.7

E
0.7

E
0.7

E
0.6

E
1.4

NE
1.7

NNE
1.8

NE
1.1

NE
0.8

E
1.3

ESE
1.0

ESE
1.9

SSW
1.9

S
1.5

S
1.3

SSE
1.0

SSE
1.1

E
1.6

E
1.7

ESE
1.6

ESE
1.5

ESE
Period(s) (?)9999956656666666789999
Energy(?)1017373735310321122864411098827530019412691165440456415359
Wind
(km/h)
5
20
15
5
10
0
5
10
10
15
20
20
35
35
20
15
10
5
10
10
5
5
Wind State(?)cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:57AM

12:26AM
12:45PM
1:17PM
1:14AM

1:32PM
2:01AM

2:18PM
11:57AM
2:47AM

3:04PM
3:32AM

3:50PM


2:51PM
2:31AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

6:15PM

6:32AM


7:21AM

7:43PM
8:09AM

8:27PM
8:57AM

9:10PM
9:45AM

9:55PM
6:15PM
10:04AM
6:36PM

10:23AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
--2-----1128-------2212
High °C
20181819201819221918171616161216181518171514
Low °C
20181718191719211717171314141214171418151414
Chill °C (?)
2018181920181922191816161414915181518171514
Sunrise
5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50
Sunset
-8:59--9:01--9:02--9:04--9:02--9:04--9:04--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

E
0.7

E
0.7

E
0.7

E
0.6

E
0.8

ENE
1.1

NE
0.1

S
1.0

ENE
0.8

E
1.0

ESE
1.0

ESE
0.5

E
0.4

E
0.4

E
0.4

ENE
1.0

SSE
1.1

E
1.6

E
1.7

ESE
1.6

ESE
1.5

ESE
Period (s)99999561556668889789999
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.4

NE
0.2

S
0.3

E
0.5

E
0.3

ENE
0.1

SE
0.2

ENE
0.2

E
0.2

E
0.1

SE
0.1

E
0.2

E
0.1

E
0.3

E
0.7

E
0.7

SSE
0.4

SSE
0.2

S
0.1

S
0.1

S
Period (s)775311991299910111111887661314
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.3

SSW
0.6

NNE

-
0.2

SSW
0.1

N
1.4

NE
1.7

NNE
1.8

NE
1.1

NE
0.1

SW
1.3

ESE
0.5

SW
1.9

SSW
1.9

S
1.5

S
1.3

SSE

-
1.0

ENE
0.6

NE
0.6

NE

-

-
Period (s)34-3456652636666-843--


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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beach and reef
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