Kekerengu surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm 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 Monday (Feb 16) at 10PM. 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 12s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 16th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 16th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 16th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
5
3
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
3
4
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
S
3.5
E
3.5
SSW
1.8
S
2.1
SSW
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
1.4
E
1.9
E
1.5
E
1.2
ESE
1.8
S
2.2
S
1.4
S
1
S
0.8
S
1
NNE
Period(s) (?)10129988888121112121110111311985
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)511833091755483574273190125728171591100255331273416594491508649
Wind
(km/h)
50
SW
45
SW
10
W
5
NNE
10
E
5
ENE
5
NE
5
E
5
WSW
10
NNE
15
NE
5
SW
5
SSW
15
NE
20
SSE
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NNW
10
NNE
25
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
glassonoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
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-
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
81------------21-----
Temp. °C151714161615171716192017202114141614202018
Feels °C (?)681015151516171617191718209111211161617
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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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