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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 (?)
2.0

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.6

NNE
1.2

NE
0.2

S
1.2

N
0.3

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.8

NE
0.3

SSW
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.4

SSW
Period(s) (?)10101096778881416151414121179111115
Energy(?)824273260158166156418514416347112103664937541610979
Wind
(km/h)
5
15
25
20
0
10
15
20
15
10
25
15
5
10
15
5
5
10
5
5
15
5
Wind State(?)cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
off
offonglasscross-
on
cross-
off
offglassoncross-
off
ononoff
High Tide
/ height (m)

10:19AM

10:47PM
10:01PM
10:59AM

11:33PM
12:03PM

12:23AM
12:46PM

1:17AM

1:42PM
2:14AM
10:09AM

2:38PM
1:07AM
1:18PM

1:44AM
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:51AM
4:02AM
4:53PM

4:42AM
5:38PM

5:42AM
6:24PM

4:02AM
6:30AM

7:04PM
7:19AM

7:57PM
8:27AM


9:00AM
5:52PM
1:18PM

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
14181715222220221917182019191919202220232321
Low °C
12171714222119201716172016181918202118222320
Chill °C (?)
13181614222220221917172019191919202220232321
Sunrise
-5:41--5:41--5:47--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--
Sunset
--8:43--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:55-
Swell1 (m) & direction
2.0

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.8

NE
0.5

SSE
1.3

NNE
1.2

N
0.4

S
0.5

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.3

ENE
0.7

NE
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

NE
0.4

SSW
0.8

NE
0.4

NE
0.3

NNE
0.2

S
0.4

SSW
Period (s)1010109587848149614145117551115
Swell2 (m) & direction
-
0.1

NE
0.4

NNW
0.4

E
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE
0.2

S

-
0.3

ENE
0.4

SE
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.5

S
0.2

E
0.2

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

S
0.2

E
0.4

NE
Period (s)-944887-84616159812410911105
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.6

ENE
0.5

N
0.5

N
1.6

NNE
1.2

NE
2.5

N

-
0.4

NE
0.6

SW
1.1

NW
0.4

NE
1.5

NNE
0.3

ENE
0.5

NE
0.1

SW
0.5

NNE

-
0.1

NW
0.4

SW
0.4

ENE
0.9

S
Period (s)-343678-554364325-2434


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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