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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 (?)
2.1

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.8

S
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
1.1

S
1.6

S
2.3

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.0

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
1.5

NNE
1.6

NNW
0.8

NE
Period(s) (?)14131211101412101099151310109888874
Energy(?)1809101656634220436618712768411941108178358034916466432928422915
Wind
(km/h)
10
5
5
0
10
25
10
10
5
10
5
10
15
10
10
15
5
5
15
5
20
15
Wind State(?)cross-
on
glassglassglasscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
glasscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)


7:02AM

7:24PM
7:48AM

8:09PM
8:33AM

9:11PM
9:34AM

9:44PM
10:19AM

10:34PM
10:59AM
6:44PM

6:36AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

12:45AM

1:43PM
1:30AM

2:29PM
2:16AM

2:58PM
3:20AM

4:01PM
1:03AM
3:51AM
4:02AM
4:53PM

4:42AM
2:02PM
10:37PM

2:49PM
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Summary
cloudysome cloudssome cloudsclearsome cloudssome cloudsclearsome cloudsclearsome cloudsclearsome cloudssome cloudssome cloudssome cloudssome cloudscloudysome cloudssome cloudssome cloudsclearclear
Rain (mm)
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High °C
19172426211824232518161717141717202525232120
Low °C
18152126191724222117151716141516202223171919
Chill °C (?)
19172426211724232518161716141616202525232120
Sunrise
--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:47-
Sunset
8:45--8:46--8:47--8:49--8:49--8:43--8:52--8:52
Swell1 (m) & direction
2.1

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.8

S
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
1.1

S
1.6

S
2.3

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.0

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.2

S
1.0

N
0.2

SSW
Period (s)14131211101412101099151310109888774
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.5

NNE
0.5

NNE
0.5

NNE
0.4

NE
0.6

NNE
0.3

SSE
0.1

E
0.6

NE
0.4

NNE
0.2

NNE
0.8

ESE
0.4

E

-
0.1

E
0.1

E
0.6

SSW
0.6

NE
0.4

NE
0.1

S
0.1

SE
0.1

N
0.2

SSW
Period (s)557759966554-9119641581311
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-
1.2

N
0.6

NNE
0.4

NW
1.0

NNW
0.4

NE

-
0.2

WSW
0.7

SE

-

-

-

-
0.2

NNW
1.0

NNW

-
0.5

NNE
1.0

NNE
1.5

NNE
1.6

NNW
0.8

NE
Period (s)--67453-34----24-57874


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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