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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.

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Kaikoura and Marlborough Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9

NNE
0.5

SSE
1.9

N
1.2

N
2.0

NNW
0.5

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
1.3

NNE
0.4

SSW
0.2

SSW
1.1

NE
0.3

SSW
0.4

ENE
0.6

E
1.0

E
0.3

SSW
1.6

NE
0.7

ENE
1.8

NNE
Period(s) (?)6888891414151461496668515786
Energy(?)28133435185500434136736110462710171448444428560239
Wind
(km/h)
0
10
5
20
15
5
10
20
5
5
10
15
5
5
15
5
0
10
10
5
5
5
Wind State(?)glasscrossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
glassglassoncross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:59AM

11:19PM
11:51AM

12:21AM
12:46PM
5:51PM

6:35AM
6:54PM
2:14AM
7:41AM
2:31PM
3:11AM

3:35PM


2:04PM
2:21AM
6:44PM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

5:22PM

5:35AM
4:42AM
6:12PM

6:30AM

12:14AM
9:23AM
12:48PM

7:57PM


8:52PM
9:27AM

5:22PM
9:47PM
9:31AM
6:35PM

10:03AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
--3-------------------
High °C
20221823221719201921221822232123232122222221
Low °C
20201620201619191719211520231822231822212121
Chill °C (?)
20221823221719201921221822232123232122222221
Sunrise
5:41--5:47--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41
Sunset
-8:52--8:51--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:55--8:57--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.3

NE
0.5

SSE

-
1.2

N
1.2

N
0.5

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.6

NE
0.4

SSW
0.8

NE
0.8

NNE
0.3

NE
0.3

SSW
0.4

NE
0.4

ENE
0.3

S
0.7

E
0.5

SSE
0.3

S
0.8

NNE
0.7

NE
Period (s)68-8899145145551156356876
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE

-

-

-
0.2

NNE
0.3

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.1

S
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

S
0.5

S
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.7

ENE
0.7

ENE
Period (s)88---6149159131431965106151487
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.9

NNE
1.4

NNE
1.9

N

-
2.0

NNW

-

-
0.4

ENE
0.1

SW
0.4

NE
1.3

NNE
1.3

N
0.4

SSW
1.1

NE
0.1

W
0.5

SW
0.6

E
1.0

E
0.5

NE
1.6

NE
2.1

NNE
1.8

NNE
Period (s)678-8--924663624854776


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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