Clarence River surf break

Clarence River surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 20 Jul 2025 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
11.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)111010101010101312111111111111101010111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)41933526824725325025345056947142129227120716212399135168182108
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
0
SE
10
SW
5
WNW
10
S
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
S
5
W
5
W
5
SE
10
NNW
15
N
25
NE
15
NNW
10
NW
5
SSE
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassoffglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:31PM
1.54
12:56AM
1.45
1:28PM
1.58
1:53AM
1.46
2:25PM
1.62
2:50AM
1.46
3:21PM
1.64
3:45AM
1.47
4:16PM
1.65
4:39AM
1.46
5:09PM
1.64
5:33AM
1.45
6:02PM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:49PM
0.14
7:08AM
0.10
7:48PM
0.13
8:04AM
0.09
8:46PM
0.12
9:00AM
0.08
9:44PM
0.12
9:56AM
0.07
10:40PM
0.11
10:51AM
0.07
11:34PM
0.11
11:45AM
0.08
12:27AM
0.12
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunrise7:45--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:41--7:41--7:39--
Sunset-5:15--5:15--5:16--5:17--5:19--5:20--5:21-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C10108998101091111911108121310141412
Feels °C (?)88476467678687577612118
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kaikoura and Marlborough

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Clarence River (light winds from the W at KaikouraAws 36 km from Clarence River). 1.3m 11s groundswell from the ESE with a 0.4m 4s local chop from the SSW. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.

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13 km/h
W
6.6
11.4
Air / Water (°C)
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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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