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Clarence River surf break

Clarence River surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 09 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
16.5° 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 Monday (Feb 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clarence River in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 9th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 10th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 15th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.3
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NNE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.9
SSW
2
S
2.2
S
3
SSE
3.5
S
3.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)9913141312101099566666789910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5654225247225137777160397343433536303342538156918842167
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
NW
10
NNE
10
NE
5
W
25
SSW
15
S
10
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
20
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
5
WNW
35
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
45
SSW
45
SSW
50
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		glassononglassoffcross-
off		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:01AM
1.41
4:19PM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:39PM
0.30
10:17AM
0.32
10:24PM
0.27
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:45--
Sunset-8:37--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:32--8:31--8:30-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------11111
Temp. °C161716202120191715202220232321151514141312
Feels °C (?)151716192020151616161817192021997542
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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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