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Clarence River surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
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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 Type | Time (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 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1772 | 2216 | 863 | 405 | 157 | 220 | 425 | 488 | 343 | 233 | 264 | 183 | 209 | 2708 | 2293 | 1237 | 1099 | 848 | 961 | 932 | 681 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | off | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | glass | on | cross- 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 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 | - |
Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
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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.











