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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 (?)
1.9

S
2.1

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.9

S
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
1.1

S
1.6

S
2.3

S
2.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.6

NE
1.5

NNE
0.5

NE
Period(s) (?)15141312111014121010991513119988886
Energy(?)151318091016566342204366247127684119411081783112823516066435028416
Wind
(km/h)
10
10
5
5
5
10
30
30
10
5
10
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
15
5
Wind State(?)cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glassglasscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)

6:39PM

7:02AM

7:41PM
7:48AM

8:26PM
8:33AM

8:56PM
6:39PM
9:34AM

9:58PM
10:09AM

10:34PM
6:04AM
6:44PM

6:36AM
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:39PM

12:45AM

1:25PM
1:48AM
12:57PM

2:11PM
2:34AM

2:58PM
3:03AM

4:01PM


4:53PM

12:45AM

2:02PM
10:37PM

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
19191724262118192425221616161420222022242225
Low °C
17181521261917172223191516151317211721232023
Chill °C (?)
19191724262117182425221616161320222022242225
Sunrise
5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41
Sunset
-8:45--8:46--8:39--8:49--8:50--8:51--8:52--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.9

S
2.1

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.9

S
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
1.1

S
1.6

S
2.3

S
2.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.6

NE
0.2

S
0.5

NE
Period (s)15141312111014121010991513119988876
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

NE
0.6

NE
0.4

NE
0.5

SSE
0.1

SE
0.1

S
Period (s)-557759966554--111164887
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-

-
1.2

N
0.6

NNE
0.4

NW
1.0

NNW
1.3

NNW

-
0.2

WSW
0.7

SE

-

-

-

-
0.4

ENE
1.1

NE

-
0.5

NNE

-
1.5

NNE
1.3

NNE
Period (s)---67455-34----35-5-87


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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