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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

NE
0.5

SSE
1.0

NE
1.2

N
1.8

NNW
0.5

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.8

NNE
0.3

SSW
0.9

NE
1.5

N
0.8

NNE
0.7

NE
0.7

NE
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
1.0

SSW
Period(s) (?)689889141614131368777771515156
Energy(?)733314918142345418370605349147520066464645214262
Wind
(km/h)
0
10
15
20
15
5
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
15
0
5
10
5
10
10
20
Wind State(?)glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
oncross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:59AM

11:26PM
11:51AM
10:59AM

12:21AM
5:32AM
5:51PM

3:42PM

6:54PM
2:14AM

2:38PM
3:11AM

3:35PM
11:26PM


2:04PM
2:21AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

5:22PM

5:35AM
6:12PM

11:35AM

12:14AM
7:28AM

7:57PM
8:27AM

8:52PM
9:27AM

9:47PM
9:31AM
10:37PM
6:35PM

10:03AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
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Low °C
21211920201619191719201720232022232024241617
Chill °C (?)
22222022221720191920202022242223242225252418
Sunrise
5:41--5:47--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41
Sunset
-8:52--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:54--8:55--8:57--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.0

NE
0.5

SSE
1.0

NE
1.2

N
1.1

N
0.5

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.6

NE
0.4

SSW
0.6

NE
0.8

NNE
0.3

NE
0.9

NE
1.0

NNE
0.8

NNE
0.7

NE
0.7

NE
0.3

E
0.7

NE
0.4

NE
0.3

SSW
Period (s)68988991651356777777107514
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.6

SSE

-
0.2

S

-
0.1

N
0.2

WSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.2

E
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

E
0.3

E
0.2

NNW
Period (s)8-8-1141491491310888111015151094
Wind waves (m) & direction
2.1

NNE
1.6

NNE

-

-
1.8

NNW
0.6

WSW
0.1

S
0.3

E
0.2

SSW
0.4

NE
0.6

NE

-

-

-
1.5

N

-

-
0.8

WSW

-

-
0.3

SSW
1.0

SSW
Period (s)67--8423244---7--5--86


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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