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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 (?)
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.9

NE
0.9

NE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.9

NNE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
1.9

S
1.9

S
1.9

SSE
1.3

SE
2.1

SE
2.0

ESE
2.1

ESE
1.7

ESE
2.2

ESE
2.4

SE
2.1

E
2.0

E
1.7

E
Period(s) (?)17167710106998779910109910121111
Energy(?)584982653132452828398378394262699703815519835117211841011686
Wind
(km/h)
5
5
5
10
10
10
5
15
20
20
15
20
5
10
15
15
10
10
5
10
10
10
Wind State(?)cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

4:07AM
4:32PM

5:03AM
5:28PM

6:04AM
6:17PM
3:56AM

6:52AM

7:17PM
7:45AM

8:24PM
8:51AM


5:14AM
5:19PM

2:04PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

10:26AM

9:47PM
10:43PM
11:25AM

11:38PM
12:29PM

12:27AM

1:17PM
1:28AM

2:11PM
2:36AM
10:41AM

3:03PM
9:45PM
12:37PM

10:16PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
------33105------------
High °C
20252624191920161410141310131511171714161615
Low °C
182425151818171613913129121410151614151514
Chill °C (?)
202526241919201512813111012149171714151614
Sunrise
-5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--
Sunset
--8:57--8:57--8:58--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:00-
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.4

ENE
0.4

SSE
0.9

NE
0.9

NE
0.7

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.2

E
0.2

E
1.3

SE
1.9

SE
2.0

ESE
2.1

ESE
1.7

ESE
2.2

ESE
2.4

SE
2.1

E
2.0

E
1.7

E
Period (s)85775559991099910109910121111
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

S
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

NE
0.2

NNE
0.1

NE
0.1

S
0.3

ENE
0.1

NE
0.1

NE
0.2

ENE
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.8

ENE
0.1

S
0.2

S
1.2

SE
Period (s)4161514101065412101112117813131216159
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.5

NNE
0.3

SSE
0.4

SW

-
0.3

NE
0.9

NNE
1.0

SSW
1.6

S
1.9

S
1.9

S
1.9

SSE
0.9

S
2.1

SE

-
0.5

S
1.3

SSW
1.3

SSW
0.3

WSW
1.6

SSE
1.4

SSE

-
Period (s)-554-365687779-95541010-


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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