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Kahutara Surf Forecast
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Kahutara surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 11 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kahutara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kahutara sea temperature is
13.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kahutara this week:
The surf forecast for Kahutara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kahutara in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 12th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kahutara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | |
2889 | 1862 | 928 | 594 | 1453 | 1358 | 3018 | 3007 | 1305 | 1030 | 710 | 304 | 320 | 617 | 430 | 319 | 230 | 154 | 117 | 106 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:39AM1.74m | 00:03AM1.80m | 12:28PM1.79m | 00:51AM1.85m | 1:17PM1.87m | 1:40AM1.92m | 2:08PM1.97m | 2:31AM1.98m | 2:59PM2.06m | 3:27AM2.04m | 3:55PM2.15m | 4:24AM2.07m | 4:53PM2.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.63m | 6:22AM0.56m | 6:36PM0.60m | 7:08AM0.52m | 7:29PM0.56m | 7:55AM0.47m | 8:25PM0.51m | 8:45AM0.44m | 9:20PM0.46m | 9:40AM0.40m | 10:17PM0.42m | 10:37AM0.37m | 11:14PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
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Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 2889 | 1862 | 928 | 594 | 1453 | 1358 | 2001 | 1883 | 1305 | 577 | 486 | 304 | 320 | 617 | 430 | 319 | 230 | 154 | 117 | 106 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 123 | 111 | 93 | 65 | 64 | 86 | 52 | 34 | 35 | 127 | 122 | 65 | 59 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 42 | 40 | 37 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | S 26 | S 22 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 8 | SE 12 | — | S 22 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 36 | 61 | 13 | 39 | 22 | 21 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 69 | 6 | — | 9 | 7 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | S 4 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 3018 | 3007 | — | 1030 | 710 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
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Information about the Kahutara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kahutara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kahutara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kahutara 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 (Kahutara) 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 Kahutara 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.
Kahutara is 106 km (66 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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