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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 (?)
2.5

S
2.0

S
1.0

SSW
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.6

NNE
0.5

SSE
1.2

NE
0.9

NNE
1.0

N
1.1

E
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
1.2

NNE
1.1

NW
0.8

NE
0.2

S
0.4

S
0.4

S
2.1

NNW
Period(s) (?)111010109688776141315146681312117
Energy(?)159582421826015815433205781128369357363908069134537406
Wind
(km/h)
10
5
15
20
20
0
10
15
20
20
5
10
10
5
10
5
15
5
10
10
10
10
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffoffglasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassononglassonglasscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

9:44PM
10:09AM

10:47PM
11:11AM

11:33PM
12:03PM

10:01PM
12:23AM
12:55PM

1:17AM

1:42PM
2:14AM


1:07AM
5:31AM
1:18PM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:51AM

4:53PM
4:08PM

4:52AM
5:38PM

5:42AM
6:24PM

6:35AM

7:04PM
7:28AM
3:51AM

7:57PM
8:27AM
5:08PM

9:00AM
5:52PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
15141717152222202022162121192020171821202221
Low °C
14121617142121191920151920172019141720182121
Chill °C (?)
14141616142222202022162121192020171821202221
Sunrise
--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset
8:49--8:43--8:52--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:54--8:53
Swell1 (m) & direction
2.5

S
2.0

S
1.0

SSW
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.8

NE
0.5

SSE
1.2

NE
0.9

NNE
1.0

N
1.1

E
0.5

SE
0.4

ESE
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.6

NNW
0.3

SSW
0.2

S
0.6

NE
0.5

NE
1.1

N
Period (s)1110101095887765515141351013666
Swell2 (m) & direction
-

-
1.0

S
0.3

NW
0.4

E
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE
0.2

S
0.1

SW
0.1

NW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.4

NE

-
0.1

NW
0.2

S
0.2

SSW
0.4

S
0.4

S
0.1

NW
Period (s)--9448879157141385-14139121120
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-

-
0.6

NNW
0.4

NNW
1.6

NNE
1.3

NNE
2.4

NNE
0.7

SSW

-

-
0.7

SSE
0.1

N
0.5

NE
0.1

SE
1.2

NNE
1.1

NW
0.8

NE
1.3

NNE
0.5

NW
1.2

N
2.1

NNW
Period (s)---436784--54346687367


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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