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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 (?)
1.5

S
1.4

S
1.9

S
2.1

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.2

S
0.7

S
0.8

S
0.8

S
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
2.0

S
2.3

S
1.7

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.8

SSE
1.0

NNE
0.8

NNE
0.2

SSW
Period(s) (?)13121514131211121312101010131110998668
Energy(?)746556151318099155663421302191841277344130812936092111199260366
Wind
(km/h)
5
20
5
5
5
5
5
15
5
10
10
5
10
10
20
25
15
0
10
5
15
20
Wind State(?)cross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassglassglassoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
offoffcross-
off
glassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)


6:18AM
6:50PM

7:02AM

7:24PM
7:48AM

8:09PM
8:33AM

8:56PM
9:34AM

9:44PM
10:09AM
6:18AM
5:21PM

6:04AM
6:44PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

12:10AM
12:56PM

12:45AM

1:25PM
1:30AM

2:11PM
2:16AM
11:59PM

2:58PM
3:03AM

3:45PM
3:51AM


10:10PM

2:02PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-------------------11-
High °C
21151918202426232225242318161717152322141821
Low °C
19141618172125212125221717151617142216141721
Chill °C (?)
21141918202426232225242318161616142322131821
Sunrise
--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset
8:45--8:45--8:46--8:47--8:49--8:42--8:51--8:52
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.5

S
1.4

S
1.9

S
2.1

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.2

S
0.7

S
0.8

S
0.8

S
0.8

S
0.8

N
0.7

SE
2.0

S
2.3

S
1.7

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.8

SSE
0.6

S
0.4

S
1.0

NNE
Period (s)131215141312111213121054131110998877
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

NE
0.1

E

-
0.4

NNE
0.4

NE
0.4

NNE
0.4

NE
0.7

S
0.4

SSE
0.1

E
0.4

NE
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.1

NE

-
0.2

SSE
0.4

SSE
0.4

NE
0.5

NE
0.1

E
0.4

NE
0.2

S
Period (s)410-56571099510109-1211561188
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.7

NNW

-

-

-
1.1

N
0.6

NNE
0.4

SW
0.4

NNE
0.8

NE
0.2

WNW
1.6

N

-

-

-
0.6

NNW
0.7

NNW

-
0.6

NNE
1.0

NNE
0.8

NNE
2.3

NNE
Period (s)-4---6744526---34-6667


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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