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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.

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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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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.6

NNE
1.1

NE
1.3

NE
1.2

N
0.4

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
1.3

NNE
0.5

S
0.5

S
1.2

NNE
0.5

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.9

NNE
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

S
Period(s) (?)1010967888914146141461110711111615
Energy(?)273260158154140216190264221411271049384666281434091115
Wind
(km/h)
10
25
25
0
10
15
20
20
5
10
15
5
10
15
5
30
20
5
15
5
10
5
Wind State(?)onoffoffglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:19AM

10:34PM
11:11AM

11:33PM
12:03PM

12:21AM
12:46PM
10:09AM

1:05AM

1:42PM
2:14AM


7:54PM
1:18PM
5:21PM

1:44AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

4:53PM

3:51AM
4:52AM
4:02AM
5:38PM

5:42AM
6:24PM

6:30AM


7:28AM

7:57PM
8:27AM
4:33PM
1:51PM
2:11AM
9:00AM
5:52PM

9:31AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
----------------8-----
High °C
20181522212021181619191820202015151820191923
Low °C
18171421191920171518191619191814141719181823
Chill °C (?)
20171422212021181619191820202013141820191923
Sunrise
5:41--5:41--5:47--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41
Sunset
-8:43--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:53--8:47--8:47--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.7

NE
1.1

NE
1.3

NE
1.2

N
0.4

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.4

SE
0.3

SSW
0.7

NE
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.6

NE
0.5

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.9

NNE
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.6

S
Period (s)10109578889514614146111071111165
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.1

E
0.3

NW
0.4

E
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE
0.2

S

-
0.4

SSW
0.5

SE
0.4

NE
0.3

SE
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.3

S
0.4

SSW
0.1

S

-
0.4

SSW
0.4

NE
0.1

S
0.4

NE
0.5

S
Period (s)1144887-449515441220-9716515
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.6

ENE
0.5

NNW
0.4

NNW
1.6

NNE
0.3

N
2.5

NNE

-
0.3

ESE
0.8

WSW
0.3

SW
0.4

NE
1.3

NNE
0.7

SSW
0.2

NNE
1.2

NNE
0.7

NW
1.6

NNW
0.4

WSW

-
1.9

NNW
0.9

SW

-
Period (s)343628-25336426354-64-


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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