Clarence River Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.15° S 173.93° E

Issued: 11 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Clarence River sea temperature is
12.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Clarence River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Clarence River surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 4,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clarence River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
3
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
2
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.2
SSE
11
1.4
SE
9
1.2
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
S
14
0.9
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5806
2431
1146
307
468
838
380
227
100
31
120
139
76
62
58
99
40
120
240
243
255
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
W
5
SE
5
NW
5
N
15
NE
5
WNW
20
SSW
20
S
5
W
10
N
0
NE
10
NW
10
W
10
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
SSW
10
NNE
10
W
5
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
on
High Tide
11:43PM1.37m
12:12PM1.34m
00:33AM1.39m
1:03PM1.41m
1:26AM1.42m
1:57PM1.50m
2:21AM1.45m
2:53PM1.59m
3:18AM1.48m
3:50PM1.67m
4:16AM1.52m
4:47PM1.73m
5:13AM1.54m
5:45PM1.76m
Low Tide
6:00AM0.23m
6:20PM0.24m
6:48AM0.19m
7:15PM0.20m
7:38AM0.14m
8:12PM0.16m
8:32AM0.10m
9:11PM0.11m
9:29AM0.06m
10:11PM0.06m
10:26AM0.02m
11:11PM0.03m
11:25AM-0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
Temp °C
10
13
12
11
11
12
11
14
12
10
13
14
13
15
16
15
15
11
10
13
14
Feels °C
5
11
10
8
8
8
8
8
7
8
12
12
10
12
13
12
13
8
9
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
S
14
2.5
S
13
2.2
SSE
11
1.4
SE
9
1.5
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
S
14
0.9
S
13
Energy kJ
5806
2431
1146
307
408
838
380
227
100
31
23
69
71
41
58
99
37
120
240
243
255
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
10
1.2
SSE
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
NE
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.6
S
9
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
284
468
50
7
25
24
28
28
139
76
62
17
44
40
39
54
19
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.1
SE
9
0.3
NE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
S
11
0.4
ESE
4
0.2
E
3
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
26
58
10
44
1
8
21
120
3
4
6
24
4
2
36
6
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
4
0.6
SSW
3
0.8
S
5
0.5
NNE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.3
WSW
2
0.6
SSE
4
0.4
E
4
0.3
NNE
3
Energy kJ
17
9
30
5
3
1
10
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
10
10
0
0
95
0
10
0
10
0
10
0
0
0
10
0
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
6
5
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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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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