Clarence River surf break

Clarence River surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 27 Mar 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
15.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clarence River in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Mar 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 2nd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 31st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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 Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri morning, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
2
3
3
1
4
3
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
ENE
3.5
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.5
E
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
S
0.9
ESE
0.7
S
2.5
S
2.4
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)101010101010121212121611151414131413131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)177222168634051572204254883432332641832092708229312371099848961932681
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNW
10
W
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
NE
0
SSW
10
NW
10
N
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
15
E
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
NW
0
ESE
10
NE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoffonglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononglassglassoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:57PM
1.45
1:27AM
1.59
1:53PM
1.43
2:22AM
1.57
2:48PM
1.43
3:16AM
1.55
3:42PM
1.42
4:08AM
1.52
4:33PM
1.42
4:59AM
1.48
5:23PM
1.42
5:47AM
1.45
6:12PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:07PM
0.11
7:48AM
0.13
8:03PM
0.11
8:43AM
0.14
8:58PM
0.12
9:37AM
0.14
9:53PM
0.14
10:28AM
0.15
10:46PM
0.15
11:18AM
0.16
11:38PM
0.17
12:05PM
0.18
12:29AM
0.18
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:39--
Sunset-7:24--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:17--7:16--7:15-
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11------1----23------
Temp. °C171819232217192120212014141312131413171717
Feels °C (?)121517232216202219211912131111111112161516
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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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