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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 (?)
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.6

NNE
1.1

NE
0.7

NE
0.2

E
0.4

NE
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.9

NE
0.3

SSW
1.1

NNE
1.2

NNE
0.3

ENE
1.0

SSE
0.5

ENE
2.3

SSE
3.0

SSE
3.0

S
2.4

SSE
1.8

SSE
Period(s) (?)131010567106171661476106978999
Energy(?)60181820104448155749664110210818744651710721173839535
Wind
(km/h)
5
10
5
5
5
5
10
5
10
5
5
5
5
20
20
10
20
20
25
25
20
20
Wind State(?)glassoncross-
off
glassglassoffononcross-
off
glasscross-
on
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

1:17AM
1:42PM
2:14AM

2:38PM
3:11AM

3:35PM

4:07AM
4:32PM

5:03AM
1:42PM
5:28PM

5:58AM
6:36PM


3:41PM
4:09AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)


7:57PM
9:10AM

8:52PM
9:27AM
7:28AM

9:47PM
10:26AM

10:35PM
11:25AM

11:32PM
12:22PM

12:33AM
11:07AM

8:36PM
11:38AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
--------------3171213--56
High °C
21221922222022212025262323251713121211121112
Low °C
19211821211922201924252123241313121111111012
Chill °C (?)
21221922222022212025262323251612101089910
Sunrise
5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43
Sunset
-8:53--8:53--8:55--8:57--8:54--8:59--8:59--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.4

SSW
0.4

NE
0.4

NE
0.3

NE
0.2

SSW
0.7

NE
0.2

E
0.2

E
0.4

NE
0.3

SSW
0.9

NE
0.7

NE
0.7

NE
0.3

E
0.3

ENE
1.0

SSE
0.5

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.4

ENE
2.4

SSE
1.8

SSE
Period (s)13365871010516667101069910999
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

NE
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.1

S
0.2

SSW
0.1

NE
0.2

S
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.3

E
0.4

ENE
0.2

SSW
0.4

NE
0.4

ENE

-

-

-
0.1

NE
0.6

ENE
0.6

ENE
Period (s)510109137610871510101369---13109
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.1

S
0.4

NE
0.3

SW
0.6

NNE
1.1

NE
0.3

SSW
0.3

ENE
0.4

NE

-
0.3

NE
1.7

NNE
0.1

SW
1.1

NNE
1.2

NNE
1.5

SSW
1.0

SSE
1.7

SSE
2.3

SSE
3.0

SSE
3.0

S
1.5

SW

-
Period (s)25356856-564765667896-


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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