Kekerengu surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 03 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Kekerengu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kekerengu sea temperature is
13.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kekerengu this week:

The surf forecast for Kekerengu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kekerengu in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 4th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 4th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
1.3
SSE
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
2
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
0.7
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SSW
0.7
S
0.5
S
1.2
N
0.9
N
0.5
S
0.9
N
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)967991010101010512985484121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64101833102698676952731521390903797836662830339312358
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
25
S
40
SSW
30
SSW
10
SSE
10
NW
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
NNW
20
N
15
NW
25
N
20
N
5
WSW
15
N
20
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:58PM
1.44
4:29AM
1.57
4:56PM
1.46
5:27AM
1.64
5:54PM
1.48
6:25AM
1.69
6:52PM
1.49
7:22AM
1.71
7:50PM
1.49
8:20AM
1.70
8:48PM
1.48
9:17AM
1.67
9:45PM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:11PM
0.06
10:51AM
0.06
11:08PM
0.02
11:52AM
0.02
12:07AM
-0.00
12:52PM
-0.00
1:05AM
-0.02
1:51PM
-0.01
2:03AM
-0.02
2:48PM
-0.01
3:01AM
-0.01
3:44PM
0.01
3:57AM
0.02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--
Sunset-8:43--8:44--8:45--8:45--8:46--8:47--8:49-
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1463------------------
Temp. °C121211151413222321201517252721252018252520
Feels °C (?)97391110171920181315222316201916222318
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Information about the Kekerengu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kekerengu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kekerengu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kekerengu 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 (Kekerengu) 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 Kekerengu 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.

Kekerengu is 47 km (29 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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