Clarence River Surf Break
Lat Long: 42.15° S 173.93° E

Clarence River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Clarence River

Issued: 11 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Clarence River sea temperature is
13.1° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Clarence River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Clarence River surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, S swell with 1,918 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 6th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 10th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 10th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thu
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
3
1
1
1
0
3
1
3
2
3
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
9
0.4
S
11
2.4
SSW
7
2.5
S
9
1.4
S
9
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
16
1.3
S
15
2
S
16
1.7
S
18
1.5
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
33
18
32
55
70
37
558
1075
304
92
131
239
763
1913
1918
772
852
572
393
237
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
10
NW
10
SSW
20
SSW
5
NE
20
SW
5
ESE
10
NNW
5
W
0
ESE
25
SSW
10
SSW
20
NE
10
NNW
5
N
5
NE
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
High Tide
8:25AM1.25m
8:47PM1.40m
9:09AM1.24m
9:30PM1.38m
9:52AM1.23m
10:12PM1.37m
10:37AM1.24m
10:56PM1.36m
11:23AM1.28m
11:43PM1.37m
12:12PM1.34m
00:33AM1.39m
1:03PM1.41m
Low Tide
2:28AM0.30m
2:31PM0.30m
3:10AM0.30m
3:14PM0.30m
3:52AM0.29m
3:57PM0.30m
4:34AM0.28m
4:42PM0.29m
5:16AM0.26m
5:29PM0.27m
6:00AM0.23m
6:20PM0.24m
6:48AM0.19m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:47
7:48
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
2
Temp °C
14
16
16
14
14
12
11
11
11
11
14
14
13
11
13
14
14
14
12
15
15
Feels °C
10
12
13
11
11
8
10
7
8
8
11
12
10
9
10
11
11
12
10
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.8
NNE
6
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
S
5
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
1.4
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
16
1.3
S
15
2
S
16
1.7
S
18
1.5
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
Energy kJ
26
33
41
32
55
70
19
8
7
304
82
43
239
763
1913
1918
772
852
572
393
237
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.1
SE
16
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.2
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.6
S
18
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NE
3
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
23
12
18
12
21
44
37
11
10
28
92
131
17
64
14
5
219
2
2
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
SE
16
0.4
NE
8
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
9
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
14
5
17
3
3
10
15
9
8
2
2
3
15
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
1.8
N
6
0.2
SSW
2
0.7
SSW
4
2.4
SSW
7
2.5
S
9
0.4
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
NNE
4
Energy kJ
2
3
243
1
17
558
1075
2
4
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
1
1
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
20
24
24
24
0
95
0
0
28
10
0
0
43
0
84
10
10
0
0
0
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
1
1
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
5
4
5
5
2
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
9
8
9
9
6
8
8
8
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
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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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