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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 (?)
1.5

S
1.6

S
1.2

S
1.9

S
2.0

S
2.2

S
1.7

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
1.9

S
2.3

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
0.7

S
0.5

S
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
1.7

S
2.3

S
Period(s) (?)81091314121413121514131211101313101091012
Energy(?)2914532491191155314861099734628159722479155664012571638512596615241447
Wind
(km/h)
5
10
5
5
15
15
5
10
10
5
30
0
5
5
10
5
5
15
10
5
10
5
Wind State(?)glassonglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
offglassglassglassoffglassonoffcross-
on
glassoffon
High Tide
/ height (m)

4:30PM

4:49AM
4:05AM
5:09PM

5:33AM
5:54PM

6:18AM
6:39PM

7:02AM

7:24PM
7:52AM
4:24PM

8:09PM

4:15PM

4:59AM
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:25AM

10:28PM
11:05AM

11:15PM
11:52AM

11:59PM
12:39PM
10:17AM

12:45AM

1:25PM
1:30AM

2:11PM
2:16AM
12:00PM

9:18PM
7:09PM
12:37PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
11141114141419191619171923262126262415151523
Low °C
11131112131218171418161821251925251715151422
Chill °C (?)
11131113131319191519161923262126262415151523
Sunrise
5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41
Sunset
-8:42--8:43--8:45--8:37--8:46--8:47--8:45--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.5

S
1.6

S
1.2

S
1.9

S
2.0

S
2.2

S
1.7

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
1.9

S
2.3

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.8

S
0.4

NE
0.6

S
1.7

S
2.3

S
Period (s)810913141214131215141312111013910591012
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.5

S
0.1

NE
0.2

S
0.2

ENE
0.1

NE

-
0.1

NE
0.1

NE
0.4

NNW

-

-
0.4

NE
0.6

NNE
0.3

NE
0.1

E
0.5

SSE
0.5

S
0.4

NNE
0.1

E
0.3

NNE
0.2

NNW

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Period (s)106101010-10104--567109136948-
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-

-

-

-

-
0.3

NE

-
0.3

NW

-
1.2

NNW

-

-

-
1.0

N

-
0.4

NE
0.5

WSW
0.7

S
0.5

S

-

-
Period (s)------10-4-5---5-53104--


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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