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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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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.0

SSW
2.5

S
2.0

S
1.0

SSW
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.6

NNE
0.5

SSE
1.2

NE
0.9

NNE
0.3

ENE
1.1

E
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
1.0

NNE
1.1

NW
0.3

SSW
1.3

N
1.7

NNE
1.2

N
Period(s) (?)1411101010968878614131314669775
Energy(?)36991595824218260158154332057813836970686362801715031063
Wind
(km/h)
15
10
10
20
25
25
5
15
15
15
15
5
10
20
25
5
5
5
5
5
5
0
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffoffglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
on
offoffglassonglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)


9:51PM
9:27AM
10:09AM

10:47PM
11:11AM

11:33PM
12:03PM

12:23AM
12:55PM

1:17AM
9:44PM

1:42PM
2:14AM
12:06PM

1:07AM
1:18PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:53PM
3:59AM

4:33PM

4:52AM
5:38PM

5:42AM
4:08PM
6:24PM

6:35AM

7:04PM
7:28AM

7:57PM
8:29AM
5:08PM

9:00AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
15141317181522222119191619181421221722162022
Low °C
15141216171420202019181418171419221421161820
Chill °C (?)
14131216171422222119191619171221221722162022
Sunrise
5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41
Sunset
-8:49--8:43--8:52--8:52--8:45--8:53--8:53--
Swell1 (m) & direction
2.0

S
2.5

S
2.0

S
1.0

SSW
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.8

NE
0.5

SSE
1.2

NE
0.9

NNE
0.4

S
1.1

E
0.5

SE
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

NE
0.6

NNW
0.3

SSW

-
1.3

NNE
0.4

S
Period (s)141110101095887465131314659-711
Swell2 (m) & direction
-

-

-
1.0

S
0.3

NW
0.4

E
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE
0.2

S
0.1

SW
0.3

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.4

NE
0.4

SSW
0.1

NW
0.2

E

-
0.4

S
0.2

E
Period (s)---94488798714716513147-1210
Wind waves (m) & direction
3.0

SSW

-

-

-
0.6

NNW
0.4

NNW
1.6

NNE
1.3

NNE
2.4

NNE
0.7

SSW
0.4

ESE

-
0.7

SSE
0.2

NNW
0.4

N
0.1

SE
1.0

NNE
1.1

NW
0.4

NE
1.3

N
1.7

NNE
1.2

N
Period (s)14---4367844-5734665775


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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