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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

SSE
1.0

NE
1.2

N
1.8

NNW
0.5

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.8

NNE
0.3

SSW
0.9

NE
1.5

N
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.7

NE
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
Period(s) (?)8988914161413136877111071515151413
Energy(?)3314918142345418370605349147520098464521423858
Wind
(km/h)
10
15
20
15
5
10
15
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
5
10
10
10
10
25
Wind State(?)crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglassononcrosscrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)

11:26PM
11:51AM


5:32AM
5:51PM

6:35AM
1:42PM
2:14AM
11:26PM

2:38PM
3:11AM

3:35PM

4:07AM
2:04PM
2:21AM

6:36AM
2:39PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)


5:35AM
6:12PM
11:06PM
11:35AM

12:14AM
12:48PM
9:57PM

7:57PM
8:27AM

8:52PM
9:27AM

9:47PM
5:35AM
10:26AM
6:35PM

10:03AM
7:17PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
21202323171919182120202123202324202324232218
Low °C
20182121151918171920162022192323192224202217
Chill °C (?)
21202323171919182120202123202324202324232217
Sunrise
--5:47--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset
8:52--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:54--8:55--8:57--8:50
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.5

SSE
1.0

NE
1.2

N
1.1

N
0.5

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.6

NE
0.4

SSW
0.6

NE
0.8

NNE
0.3

NE
0.9

NE
1.0

NNE
0.4

NNE
0.4

NE
0.7

NE
0.3

E
0.7

NE
0.4

NE
0.4

ENE
0.4

SSW
Period (s)89889916513567775571075913
Swell2 (m) & direction
-
0.2

S

-
0.1

N
0.2

WSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.2

E
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.2

NNE
0.4

NE
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

E
0.3

E
0.3

SSW
0.1

E
Period (s)-8-1141491491310888771515109149
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.6

NNE

-

-
1.8

NNW
0.6

WSW
0.1

S
0.3

E
0.2

SSW
0.4

NE
0.6

NE

-

-

-
1.5

N
1.1

N

-
0.8

WSW

-

-
0.3

SSW
0.9

S
0.8

SSW
Period (s)7--8423244---76-5--856


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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