Clarence River surf break

Clarence River surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 08 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
16.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clarence River this week:

The surf forecast for Clarence River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clarence River in the next 12 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 8th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 10th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 10th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clarence River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
1.2
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.8
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
N
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
0.9
E
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)1096799131313121010995656888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1816104495654222239171137757161398572754048103112
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
35
SSW
10
S
15
NNE
5
SSE
5
SSE
10
N
15
NNE
10
NE
5
SW
5
SSE
5
SSE
15
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
ononoffglasscross-
off
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:29PM
1.40
10:52AM
1.39
11:20PM
1.38
11:41AM
1.34
12:09AM
1.37
12:30PM
1.30
12:57AM
1.36
1:17PM
1.28
1:44AM
1.37
2:04PM
1.27
2:30AM
1.38
2:49PM
1.27
3:16AM
1.39
3:34PM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:44AM
0.22
5:08PM
0.22
5:34AM
0.27
5:54PM
0.26
6:23AM
0.31
6:39PM
0.30
7:11AM
0.33
7:24PM
0.32
7:58AM
0.35
8:09PM
0.33
8:45AM
0.35
8:54PM
0.32
9:31AM
0.34
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
Sunrise-6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43-
Sunset--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:32--8:31
clear
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-2-------------------
Temp. °C191514141617162122212020182223202223181515
Feels °C (?)19914121517151921212019171919161921161112
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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 12 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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