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Kekerengu surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 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
17.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kekerengu in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 16th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
5
4
2
3
2
2
1
0
0
2
3
0
0
3
2
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
S
3.5
E
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.4
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.9
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.6
S
1.8
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)10129988888121112111110121310988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)510235291656127862126615611671827423555339625571010372401256546
Wind
(km/h)
50
SW
45
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
E
5
E
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
NE
15
NNE
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
25
SSE
10
SSE
15
NE
10
NNW
5
NNE
25
NNE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offglassonglassglassglassglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
1.24
5:37AM
1.39
5:56PM
1.26
6:23AM
1.41
6:44PM
1.28
7:10AM
1.42
7:32PM
1.32
7:58AM
1.43
8:21PM
1.35
8:46AM
1.43
9:12PM
1.40
9:37AM
1.42
10:04PM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:11AM
0.28
11:18PM
0.23
11:58AM
0.25
12:06AM
0.20
12:45PM
0.22
12:55AM
0.17
1:32PM
0.18
1:45AM
0.15
2:19PM
0.16
2:37AM
0.13
3:07PM
0.13
3:29AM
0.12
3:56PM
0.12
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:46--6:47--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:54--
Sunset-8:28--8:25--8:24--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:19-
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
911-----------32-----
Temp. °C141614161615161715192017181915131413202119
Feels °C (?)6710141414161715171817191811121110161717
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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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