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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. Read More

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. Read More

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 (ft) & direction (?)
0.6

S
0.6

S
1.1

S
1.3

S
1.0

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.9

S
1.8

S
2.0

S
1.8

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
2.1

NE
0.6

S
1.4

ENE
1.9

ENE
1.6

ENE
1.1

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.7

S
1.1

SSW
Period(s) (?)1311101313121018161615141371289101011911
Energy(?)1219326458135011251521162618841354515492381982436245102518873314
Wind
(km/h)
15
5
0
5
10
5
5
5
0
5
10
10
20
10
5
0
15
5
5
5
5
5
Wind State(?)offcross-
off
glassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (ft)
6:34PM

6:52AM

7:21PM
7:49AM

8:34PM
9:08AM

9:27PM
10:05AM

10:23PM
10:47AM

11:17PM
11:46AM
NaN
6:54PM



Low Tide
/ height (ft)

12:41AM

1:08PM
1:41AM

2:23PM
2:58AM

3:22PM
3:59AM

NaN
4:18PM

4:41AM
4:58PM

5:40AM


10:28AM

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Summary
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Rain (in)
---------0.10.1-0.1-0.00.0-0.10.1---
High °F
63575963616461596361636863666866665957576364
Low °F
61555761596159595959596461636664595757555961
Chill °F (?)
61555963616461596361616861666866665955576364
Sunrise
--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:45-
Sunset
7:16--7:15--7:16--7:12--7:09--7:13--7:09--7:08
Swell1 (ft) & direction
0.6

S
0.6

S
1.1

S
1.3

S
1.0

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.9

S
1.8

S
2.0

S
1.8

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.3

ENE
0.9

ENE
1.4

ENE
1.9

ENE
1.6

ENE
1.1

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.7

S
0.8

S
Period (s)131110131312101816161514137789101011911
Swell2 (ft) & direction
0.5

S
0.3

ENE
0.6

S
0.9

SSW
0.6

SE
0.4

ESE
0.3

ENE
0.6

S
0.3

E
0.4

SSW
0.2

NNW
0.3

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.8

S
0.6

E
0.4

SSE
0.4

NNE
0.2

SSW
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.5

E
0.4

E
Period (s)1081413559108141010131211116144698
Wind waves (ft) & direction
1.1

NW
1.1

S

-

-

-
0.3

SSW
0.2

S

-
0.5

E

-

-
1.2

NE
0.6

NNW
2.1

NE
0.8

NNE
1.4

NNE

-
0.3

SSW

-

-

-
1.1

SSW
Period (s)56---32-8--510767-10---11


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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