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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 (?)
0.5

S
0.8

S
2.0

S
2.5

S
1.7

S
1.0

S
1.2

S
0.8

SSE
1.4

NNE
0.6

NE
0.2

S
1.0

N
0.9

ENE
2.0

NE
0.6

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

S
0.7

S
0.8

S
Period(s) (?)91414111010108678847811151413111111
Energy(?)43257164316655552042609212643411129355555142405666127160
Wind
(km/h)
10
10
15
10
0
10
10
10
5
5
15
20
20
5
15
10
5
15
10
5
5
0
Wind State(?)cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffoffcross-
off
offonglasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)

8:56PM
9:20AM

9:44PM
10:15AM

10:40PM
11:05AM
9:03PM

11:26PM
12:03PM

12:23AM
12:55PM

1:17AM


4:59AM
12:32AM
12:06PM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:03AM

3:31PM
3:51AM

4:40PM

4:49AM
5:22PM

5:48AM
6:24PM

6:35AM
3:14AM

7:12PM
7:30AM
4:22PM

8:29AM
5:08PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
23161514141718202322202220161717161821202325
Low °C
19151514141617182120191919141617161720172025
Chill °C (?)
23161414141618202322202220161717151721202325
Sunrise
--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:47--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset
8:49--8:49--8:43--8:52--8:52--8:45--8:53--8:54
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.5

S
0.8

S
2.0

S
2.5

S
1.7

S
0.9

SSW
1.2

S
0.8

SSE
0.7

NE
0.6

NE
0.2

S
1.0

N
0.3

S
1.6

NE
0.6

SSW
0.6

S
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.6

NE
0.7

S
0.8

S
Period (s)91414111010108678847861571361111
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

NE
0.6

S

-

-

-
1.0

S
0.2

NNW
0.1

E
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE
0.1

SE

-
0.1

S
0.9

SSW
0.4

NW
0.4

SSW
0.2

S
0.3

SSW
0.1

E
0.5

S
0.6

ENE
0.5

S
Period (s)59---10411887-896117141011614
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.3

S

-
1.4

S

-

-

-
0.5

E
0.6

NE
1.4

NNE
1.4

NE
1.7

NNE

-
0.9

ENE
2.0

NE
0.4

NW
0.2

NNW
0.6

NNE
0.5

N
0.8

NE

-
1.2

NNE
0.9

NNE
Period (s)3-6---34678-4747434-66


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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