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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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0

0

0

0

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.0

S
2.0

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.6

NNE
1.2

NE
2.0

N
1.0

NNE
1.0

N
0.5

ENE
0.4

SSW
1.1

N
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.8

NE
0.3

SSW
0.2

S
0.2

S
Period(s) (?)1110101096787881451514141211791111
Energy(?)2496824273260158166156494931184163671121039349375416109
Wind
(km/h)
10
5
15
20
20
0
15
10
20
20
5
25
5
5
10
5
10
5
10
10
10
10
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffglassglassonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

9:44PM
10:09AM

10:47PM
11:11AM

11:33PM
12:03PM

10:01PM
12:23AM
12:55PM

1:17AM

1:42PM
2:14AM


1:07AM
5:31AM
1:18PM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:51AM

4:53PM
4:08PM

4:52AM
5:22PM

5:42AM
6:24PM

6:35AM

7:04PM
7:28AM
3:51AM

7:57PM
8:27AM
5:08PM

9:00AM
5:52PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-------8--------------
High °C
15141817152222182022171720192020202021202222
Low °C
14121717142121171920161620172019161720182121
Chill °C (?)
14141816142222182022171620192020202021202222
Sunrise
--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset
8:49--8:43--8:51--8:51--8:51--8:52--8:54--8:55
Swell1 (m) & direction
2.5

S
2.0

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.8

NE
0.5

SSE

-
1.0

NNE
1.0

N
0.5

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.5

NNE
0.7

NE
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.4

NE
0.4

SSW
0.8

NE
0.4

NE
0.3

NNE
0.2

S
Period (s)11101010958-7881456141451175511
Swell2 (m) & direction
-

-
0.1

NE
0.4

NNW
0.4

E
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE

-
0.1

NE

-
0.4

SE
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.5

S
0.2

E
0.2

E
0.4

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

S
0.2

E
Period (s)--94488-10-4614159101241091110
Wind waves (m) & direction
3.0

S

-
0.6

ENE
0.5

N
0.5

N
1.6

NNE
1.2

NE
2.0

N
0.7

SW
1.7

NNW
0.6

SW
1.1

NW
1.1

N
1.5

NNE
0.3

ENE
0.5

NNE
0.1

SW
0.5

NNE

-
0.1

NW
0.4

SW
0.4

ENE
Period (s)11-3436784854564525-243


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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