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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 (?)
1.2

S
1.0

S
1.8

NNE
0.5

SSE
1.1

NE
1.1

N
0.4

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.7

NNE
1.2

NE
1.3

NNW
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
Period(s) (?)1096898981414151413145761110161515
Energy(?)26015822933190160254041387662596928139119109512221
Wind
(km/h)
25
25
5
10
10
20
15
5
10
15
5
5
10
5
5
5
5
10
15
5
5
5
Wind State(?)offoffglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
offoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

10:47PM
11:11AM

11:26PM
11:51AM

12:21AM
12:46PM

10:34PM
1:17AM

6:54PM

7:41AM
3:28AM
2:38PM
3:11AM


1:44AM
6:04AM

2:04PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:53PM

4:52AM
5:38PM
4:53PM

5:35AM
6:12PM

6:30AM

7:04PM
7:28AM

1:15AM


4:42AM
8:52PM
9:27AM
5:52PM

9:31AM
6:35PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
18152121202219172020192122202223172424232523
Low °C
17142120191918161920182021182122162324202321
Chill °C (?)
17142121202219172020192122202223172424232523
Sunrise
--5:41--5:47--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset
8:43--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:55--8:57
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.8

NE
0.5

SSE
1.1

NE
1.1

N
0.5

S
0.5

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

NE
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.9

N
0.3

NE
0.2

S
0.4

NE
0.3

E
0.3

E
Period (s)10968985814141514136131164105109
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

NW
0.4

E
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE
0.2

S

-
0.4

ENE
0.4

SW
0.3

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.4

NE
0.2

E
0.4

NE
0.4

SSW
0.3

NE
0.1

S

-
0.2

SSW
0.2

E
0.3

SSW
0.3

NE
0.2

SSW
Period (s)44887-949969414519-91016415
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.6

NNW
0.4

NNW
1.8

NNE
1.3

NNE

-
0.1

SW
0.4

ENE
0.7

NNE

-
0.4

E
0.3

SSW
0.3

ENE
0.5

E
0.3

SW
0.7

NNE
1.2

NE
1.3

NNW

-
0.3

NE

-

-
0.6

NE
Period (s)4367-236-38443576-6--4


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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