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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 (?)
1.3

S
1.6

S
1.5

S
1.2

S
1.9

S
2.0

S
2.2

S
1.7

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
2.0

S
2.4

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.7

S
1.8

S
Period(s) (?)11810913141214131215151312111010111010913
Energy(?)396339398244117315971486109973463617692445101655340825720024410269761028
Wind
(km/h)
20
5
15
5
5
15
15
5
10
10
5
30
5
5
5
5
5
30
10
30
20
20
Wind State(?)cross-
off
glassonglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
offglassglassglassoffglassoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

4:11AM
4:30PM

4:43AM
5:09PM

5:33AM
5:54PM

4:05AM
6:18AM
6:39PM

7:02AM

7:24PM
7:48AM

4:28AM

4:15PM

2:13PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

10:25AM

9:54PM
10:31PM
11:02AM

11:15PM
11:52AM

11:59PM
12:39PM

12:45AM

1:25PM
1:30AM
10:17AM

2:36PM
8:54PM
12:00PM

9:18PM
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Rain (mm)
---------------------9
High °C
22121511141414192015191717232524231821181512
Low °C
11111311121312181714181616222323191718171311
Chill °C (?)
22121411131313192014191617232524231721171410
Sunrise
-5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--
Sunset
--8:42--8:43--8:45--8:37--8:46--8:39--8:47-
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.5

NE
1.6

S
1.5

S
1.2

S
1.9

S
2.0

S
2.2

S
1.7

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
2.0

S
2.4

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.7

S
1.8

S
Period (s)6810913141214131215151312111010111010913
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.1

E
0.3

SSE
0.1

NE
0.2

S
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE

-

-
0.1

E
0.1

E

-

-
0.8

NNE
0.1

E
0.4

NE
0.4

NE
0.4

NNE
0.1

E
0.4

NE
0.2

NNE
0.2

S
0.1

NE
Period (s)10116101010--1010--5975595539
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.3

S

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.2

NNE

-
0.4

NNW

-
1.2

NNW
1.1

N
0.4

NE

-

-

-
1.8

NNW
0.1

W
0.4

SSE
0.4

NE

-
Period (s)11------10-4-557---6233-


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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