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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 (?)
1.0

S
1.8

NNE
0.5

SSE
1.1

NE
1.1

N
1.9

NNW
0.5

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
1.2

NE
1.3

NNW
0.2

S
1.2

NNW
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
1.5

N
Period(s) (?)968988814141514131412761161615156
Energy(?)1582293319016047640413876625969601391191090512221139
Wind
(km/h)
25
0
5
10
20
15
5
5
15
5
5
5
5
25
0
10
0
10
5
5
10
20
Wind State(?)offglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glassonglassoffglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:47PM
11:11AM

11:26PM
10:34PM
11:51AM

12:21AM
12:46PM

1:17AM
6:35AM
6:54PM

7:41AM

3:11AM
10:59AM

3:35PM
1:44AM

2:04PM
2:21AM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

4:52AM
5:22PM

5:35AM
6:12PM

6:30AM

7:04PM
4:42AM
12:48PM

1:15AM

1:51PM
9:23AM
8:52PM
9:24AM


9:31AM
6:35PM

2:02PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-------------6--------
High °C
15212220222217202019212220162017222121242520
Low °C
14211919202016202018192216152014212119232518
Chill °C (?)
14212220222217202019212220142017222121242520
Sunrise
-5:41--5:47--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--
Sunset
--8:52--8:51--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:53--8:57-
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.0

S
0.8

NE
0.5

SSE
1.1

NE
1.1

N
1.2

N
0.5

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

NE
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.9

N
0.3

NE
0.8

NNW
0.4

NE
0.3

E
0.3

E
0.3

E
Period (s)968988814141514136121164651099
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

E
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE
0.2

S

-

-
0.4

SW
0.3

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.4

NE
0.2

E
0.4

NE
0.4

SSW

-
0.1

S

-
0.2

SSW
0.1

NW
0.3

SSW
0.3

NE
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
Period (s)4887--49969414-19-9161641514
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.4

NNW
1.8

NNE
1.3

NNE

-
0.1

SW
1.9

NNW
0.7

NNE

-
0.4

E
0.3

SSW
0.3

ENE
0.5

E
0.3

SW
1.5

NNW
1.2

NE
1.3

NNW

-
1.2

NNW

-

-
0.6

NE
1.5

N
Period (s)367-286-38443576-6--46


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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