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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. Read More

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. Read More

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Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
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Wave Height (ft) & direction (?)
1.7

ENE
1.0

ENE
0.7

ENE
1.2

SSW
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.8

ENE
0.8

ENE
0.4

SSW
1.3

N
0.9

NNW
3.0

SSW
1.8

S
1.7

S
1.7

S
1.7

S
1.8

S
1.8

S
1.6

SSE
1.5

S
1.2

SSE
Period(s) (?)1010101110109771568910910101011111110
Energy(?)5292099833713396607373741081121438587501578578650736634514294
Wind
(km/h)
5
10
5
10
5
5
5
0
5
5
5
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
10
5
5
10
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
onoffglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (ft)
11:04PM
11:36AM

12:19AM
12:47PM
NaN

1:11AM

1:37PM
2:02AM

2:31PM
2:54AM

3:18PM
3:41AM

NaN
4:04PM
2:36AM

2:56PM
2:57AM
Low Tide
/ height (ft)

5:29AM
5:46PM

6:42AM
6:40PM

7:32AM

7:47PM
8:17AM
NaN

8:37PM
9:12AM

9:26PM
9:41AM

8:34PM
NaN
8:46AM

9:02PM
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Summary
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Rain (in)
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High °F
68575761636361666863636150555754595957616157
Low °F
57575759616159636659555750525554575755576154
Chill °F (?)
68555759636361666863635946555752595955596155
Sunrise
-7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:50--
Sunset
--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:07--7:04--6:59--6:57-
Swell1 (ft) & direction
1.7

ENE
1.0

ENE
0.7

ENE
1.2

SSW
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.8

ENE
0.5

S
0.5

E
0.6

NNE
0.9

NNW
2.3

S
1.8

S
1.7

S
1.7

S
1.7

S
1.8

S
1.8

S
1.6

SSE
1.5

S
1.2

SSE
Period (s)101010111010978768910910101011111110
Swell2 (ft) & direction
0.3

S
0.2

SSW
0.7

S
0.2

NNW
0.6

E
0.6

E
0.6

E
0.5

S
0.3

SSW
0.4

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

NW
0.5

E
0.5

E
0.4

E
0.3

E
0.4

S
0.6

SSE
0.5

S
0.1

E
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
Period (s)161558588915816121211111014141391313
Wind waves (ft) & direction
0.4

WSW
0.8

S

-
0.4

NE
0.9

NE
1.2

NNE
0.7

NNE

-
0.8

ENE
0.5

N
1.3

N
0.6

W
3.0

SSW

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.5

SE

-
Period (s)45-3555-75639-------3-


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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