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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
0.5

S
0.7

SSW
3.5

SSW
2.4

S
1.9

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.1

NNE
0.6

NE
0.2

S
1.3

NNE
0.4

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.6

S
Period(s) (?)109141311101010967789912121214131112
Energy(?)48432013722139474527326015877444202304350828568866299
Wind
(km/h)
10
10
5
15
10
10
10
20
30
5
5
20
15
10
5
10
15
25
10
10
10
0
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
onononoffoffglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
on
oncross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)


8:20AM
8:56PM
9:20AM

9:44PM
10:09AM

10:40PM
11:05AM

11:26PM
11:51AM

12:23AM
9:16PM
12:46PM

1:17AM


12:32AM
12:06PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

2:43PM
3:03AM

3:45PM
3:51AM

4:40PM

3:06PM
4:49AM
5:22PM

5:35AM
6:24PM

6:30AM

7:04PM

4:22PM

8:29AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
26221716161419171522222020201618171420212022
Low °C
24191415151318161421211919181517161418211820
Chill °C (?)
26221716161319161422222020201618161220212022
Sunrise
5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41
Sunset
-8:49--8:50--8:43--8:52--8:52--8:45--8:53--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.7

SSW
2.1

S
2.4

S
1.9

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.6

SSE
0.6

NE
0.2

S
1.3

NNE
0.5

S
0.5

ENE
0.4

E
0.5

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

S
0.6

NE
0.6

S
Period (s)1091414111010109877859512121413612
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

NNE
0.4

NE
0.6

S

-

-

-
0.1

E
0.5

NNW
0.4

E
0.6

NE
0.5

SSE
0.1

SE
0.1

E
0.4

ENE
0.4

E
0.4

SSW
0.2

ESE
0.2

ESE
0.2

NNE
0.2

E
0.5

S
0.1

N
Period (s)659---114458710941254510117
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.3

SW
0.4

SSE

-
3.5

SSW

-

-
0.5

ENE
0.4

E
0.6

N
1.1

NNE

-
1.7

NNE
1.4

SW

-

-

-
0.4

NNW
0.6

N
0.2

SSW
0.5

NE
0.3

SW
0.4

ENE
Period (s)43-13--3336-86---432425


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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