Clarence River surf break

Clarence River surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 29 May 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
12.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Clarence River surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.7
N
6
0.8
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
9
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
5
1.4
NE
5
1.8
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
11
1
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
0.9
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1.5
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
874
614
361
207
128
68
28
94
91
102
578
464
416
198
86
88
82
38
77
43
135
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
15
NW
25
N
30
N
25
N
30
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNE
10
SW
0
WSW
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
N
10
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:54AM1.31m
4:20PM1.42m
4:40AM1.30m
5:04PM1.44m
5:25AM1.30m
5:49PM1.45m
6:11AM1.30m
6:34PM1.45m
6:56AM1.29m
7:19PM1.44m
7:41AM1.27m
8:03PM1.42m
8:25AM1.25m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.29m
10:04AM0.27m
10:40PM0.29m
10:48AM0.28m
11:27PM0.29m
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
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clear
clear
clear
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cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
1
1
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
12
16
18
13
17
16
16
16
16
16
17
16
14
14
14
13
16
15
15
17
17
10
12
14
9
12
11
12
11
11
12
16
16
14
14
13
12
12
11
12
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.2
S
14
1.8
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
11
1
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
0.9
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
NNE
5
Energy kJ
874
614
361
92
94
68
28
50
50
16
578
464
416
198
86
88
82
38
77
43
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.5
NE
4
0.1
E
10
0.7
NE
6
0.8
S
10
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
ENE
13
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
10
0.3
E
5
0.2
S
12
0.5
ENE
7
Energy kJ
2
8
2
38
128
15
16
16
2
3
11
2
8
17
26
13
16
4
12
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.5
S
11
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
2
63
17
6
4
2
3
14
15
1
2
2
6
6
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
3
1
NNE
4
0.9
NE
6
1.7
N
6
1.2
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
5
1.4
NE
5
1.8
N
6
1.3
NNE
6
0.4
SW
3
0.3
S
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
NE
2
1.2
NNE
7
0.3
NW
2
0.7
N
6
1.5
NNE
6
Energy kJ
5
34
47
207
123
140
199
94
91
102
212
109
2
2
2
1
125
1
29
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
10
10
10
20
10
43
10
122
123
122
10
0
0
0
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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