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Clarence River Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
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Clarence River surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.1° 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 Friday (May 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Clarence River in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clarence River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 13 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | |
16 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 17 | 78 | 232 | 144 | 110 | 297 | 480 | 715 | 1121 | 919 | 808 | 640 | 584 | 488 | 257 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | |
High Tide | 8:00PM1.75m | 8:29AM1.53m | 8:59PM1.72m | 9:27AM1.50m | 9:56PM1.67m | 10:26AM1.48m | 10:53PM1.60m | 11:23AM1.45m | 11:48PM1.54m | 12:18PM1.42m | 00:41AM1.47m | 1:11PM1.40m | 1:32AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:43PM-0.01m | 2:27AM0.00m | 2:41PM0.00m | 3:25AM0.02m | 3:39PM0.03m | 4:21AM0.04m | 4:36PM0.07m | 5:16AM0.07m | 5:33PM0.11m | 6:09AM0.11m | 6:28PM0.16m | 7:00AM0.15m | 7:22PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 5 | SE 5 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
 kJ | 7 | 23 | 15 | 27 | 47 | 7 | 12 | 78 | 232 | 144 | 110 | 297 | 480 | 715 | 1121 | 919 | 808 | 640 | 584 | 488 | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 7 | S 13 | S 10 | S 11 | S 5 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | S 4 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 12 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | S 17 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 37 | 11 | 12 | 39 | 142 | 40 | 18 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 12 | E 9 | S 10 | S 14 | SE 11 | NE 5 | E 4 | SE 12 | ENE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NNE 6 | ENE 10 | NNE 6 | ENE 10 | S 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 47 | 41 | 14 | 38 | 15 | 40 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 6 | — | — | N 7 | SSW 4 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | N 6 | NNE 6 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | 110 | — | — | 262 | 34 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | 39 | — | — | 91 | 89 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 35 | 177 | 113 | 24 | 95 | 113 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 |
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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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