Clarence River surf break

Clarence River surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 NZST
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Clarence River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Clarence River sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Clarence River surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,599 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clarence River this week:

The surf forecast for Clarence River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clarence River in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 2nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 8th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 7th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clarence River over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
6
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
6
0.1
S
14
1.4
NE
5
1.6
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
0.3
S
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.8
NNE
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.6
E
7
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
3.5
SSW
10
4
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
4
98
461
435
232
121
115
113
40
16
23
37
17
39
151
129
52
29
2509
3415
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
0
SW
10
SSW
5
ENE
15
NE
10
NW
20
NNW
25
N
15
NW
15
NW
15
N
10
N
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
NNE
10
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
High Tide
5:49PM1.45m
6:11AM1.30m
6:34PM1.45m
6:56AM1.29m
7:19PM1.44m
7:41AM1.27m
8:03PM1.42m
8:25AM1.25m
8:47PM1.40m
9:09AM1.24m
9:30PM1.38m
9:52AM1.23m
10:12PM1.37m
Low Tide
11:33AM0.29m
00:13AM0.29m
12:18PM0.29m
00:58AM0.29m
1:03PM0.29m
1:43AM0.29m
1:48PM0.29m
2:28AM0.30m
2:31PM0.30m
3:10AM0.30m
3:14PM0.30m
3:52AM0.29m
3:57PM0.30m
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clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:46
7:46
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
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3
1
4
Temp °C
18
17
15
17
17
13
13
14
13
17
16
14
16
16
15
13
12
10
11
12
11
13
13
11
17
17
11
11
11
10
13
12
10
13
13
13
8
7
7
8
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
14
1.6
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.3
SSW
12
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
NE
7
0.3
S
9
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.6
E
7
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
10
3.5
S
11
Energy kJ
56
4
16
461
435
232
121
31
113
44
16
21
20
11
39
151
129
52
29
9
2500
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.4
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.7
NNE
6
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
11
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
22
Energy kJ
16
2
1
3
3
16
6
4
29
40
6
23
17
17
32
21
33
39
9
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
N
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
S
4
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
12
0.3
ENE
5
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
12
0.1
E
16
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
2
2
2
12
34
18
1
17
3
6
1
1
12
5
2
4
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
7
1.4
NE
5
1.4
NNE
5
1
NNE
6
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
ENE
9
0.5
NNE
4
1.2
NNE
7
0.4
NW
3
0.8
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.9
SSW
6
3.5
SSW
10
4
S
11
Energy kJ
77
237
98
117
67
9
115
10
127
2
37
99
236
2509
3415
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
6
Distance (km)
10
123
53
10
0
0
0
10
10
10
43
24
20
24
10
0
35
0
23
84
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
6
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
2
2
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Clarence River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Clarence River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Clarence River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clarence River surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Clarence River) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Clarence River may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Clarence River is 70 km (43 miles) from the city of Blenheim. If you plan a holiday in Kaikoura and Marlborough, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blenheim. Blenheim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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