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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

S
1.1

S
1.4

S
1.5

S
2.1

S
2.1

S
1.8

S
1.4

S
1.1

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
1.4

SSW
1.3

SSW
1.5

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.3

SSW
1.0

S
1.0

S
2.3

S
1.4

S
2.0

S
Period(s) (?)7101213141413121212141313151514131110768
Energy(?)6624957574718351706115559433627140572262710241327802572235210524148502
Wind
(km/h)
15
10
5
10
5
10
30
5
5
5
5
10
15
5
10
5
30
10
0
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40
20
Wind State(?)oncrossglassonglasscross-
off
offglassglassglassglasscross-
off
offglasscross-
on
onoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)

11:28PM
11:52AM

12:13AM
12:35PM

1:03AM

1:22PM
1:50AM
11:21PM

2:08PM
2:38AM

2:53PM
3:22AM

1:46PM
1:58AM
6:20AM

2:13PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)


5:39AM
6:14PM

6:19AM
6:54PM

7:08AM

7:39PM
7:55AM

8:20PM
8:51AM

9:00PM
5:39AM
9:30AM
6:54PM

9:06AM
7:09PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
---1---------------191-
High °C
15121110111414182119201817172123161922141112
Low °C
141011109131316201816171716202215182081011
Chill °C (?)
141011910121218211920181717212314192212711
Sunrise
--5:47--5:45--5:46--5:43--5:45--5:43--5:43-
Sunset
8:34--8:35--8:29--8:37--8:31--8:39--8:40--8:44
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

S
1.1

S
1.4

S
1.5

S
2.1

S
2.1

S
1.8

S
1.4

S
1.1

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
1.4

SSW
1.3

SSW
1.5

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.3

SSW
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.2

S
0.4

SSW
0.1

E
Period (s)7101213141413121212141313151514131110151310
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

SSW
0.4

NW
0.5

E
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.6

NE
0.5

NE
0.5

NE
0.5

NE
0.7

NNW
0.2

NNW
0.2

E
0.4

NE
0.2

E
0.1

E
0.3

NE
0.1

NE
0.1

E
0.1

E

-
Period (s)1351010910106565481110101044109-
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.1

E
0.9

ESE

-

-

-

-
0.9

NNW

-
1.1

NNE

-
0.9

NNE
0.5

NNW

-
0.5

NNE

-
0.5

NE
0.9

N
0.6

S

-
2.3

S
1.4

S
2.0

S
Period (s)44----4-5-54-3-645-768


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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