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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

NE
1.8

NNW
0.6

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
1.8

N
0.9

NNE
0.6

NE
0.9

NE
0.9

NE
1.1

N
0.2

S
1.3

N
0.3

SSW
1.6

NE
2.0

NNE
0.8

N
1.3

NE
0.4

ENE
0.8

S
Period(s) (?)58915141413677775106167768106
Energy(?)1442362426369602298137737961911248233428401863141
Wind
(km/h)
10
20
5
10
15
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
0
10
10
5
0
5
5
5
20
10
Wind State(?)oncross-
off
offcross-
on
onglassoncross-
off
glassononcross-
off
glassoncross-
off
onglassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

4:45PM
12:21AM
5:32AM
4:29AM
5:51PM
1:17AM

1:35PM
2:14AM

2:38PM
11:51AM
3:11AM
12:03PM

3:35PM

4:07AM
4:32PM


2:39PM
2:58AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:22AM


11:35AM

7:04PM
7:28AM

7:57PM
8:27AM

8:55PM
9:27AM

9:47PM
10:26AM

10:43PM
6:12PM
10:03AM
7:17PM

10:35AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
--------------------188
High °C
20231718191721211922232123251925252226261511
Low °C
20201418181620211820232022251823242024191211
Chill °C (?)
20231718191721211922232123251925252226261410
Sunrise
5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41
Sunset
-8:51--8:52--8:52--8:54--8:55--8:54--8:57--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.5

NE
1.2

N
0.6

ENE
0.4

NE
0.4

SSW
0.6

NE
0.4

SSW
1.1

NNE
0.9

NNE
0.6

NE
0.2

SSW
0.5

NE
0.2

S
0.6

NNE
0.9

NNE
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
1.4

NE
0.4

NNE
0.8

NE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
Period (s)5899145136778711751615777109
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

ENE

-
0.2

WSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.3

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.1

E
0.2

E
0.2

E
0.2

S
0.3

ENE
0.2

E
0.2

S
0.3

E
0.2

E
0.3

E
0.4

NE
0.1

N
Period (s)6-41591441298101010108105991054
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.5

SSW
1.8

NNW
0.6

WSW
0.3

S
0.3

ESE
1.0

NNE

-
1.8

N
0.3

SW

-
0.9

NE
0.9

NE
1.1

N

-
1.3

N
0.4

NE
1.6

NE
2.0

NNE
0.8

N
1.3

NE
0.9

SSW
0.8

S
Period (s)484435-62-775-65776856


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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beach and reef
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