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Ward Beach surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Ward Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ward Beach sea temperature is
16.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ward Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ward Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 3rd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 3rd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the S by Mon night).

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
!
2
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.8
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
2.4
S
3
S
2.1
S
3
S
Period(s) (?)99888767131099131310998121214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)234152845840254389334115113130330215714228636226212293423
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
35
NNE
20
NNW
0
SSW
20
NNE
25
S
5
SE
20
E
15
SW
20
N
10
NNE
15
SSW
5
E
30
NNE
30
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
35
SSW
5
SSE
15
ESE
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:50PM
1.36
2:21AM
1.47
2:45PM
1.34
3:17AM
1.49
3:42PM
1.33
4:15AM
1.50
4:41PM
1.32
5:15AM
1.50
5:42PM
1.32
6:15AM
1.51
6:41PM
1.32
7:13AM
1.51
7:40PM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:04PM
0.10
8:44AM
0.14
9:01PM
0.11
9:46AM
0.14
10:01PM
0.11
10:49AM
0.14
11:03PM
0.10
11:51AM
0.12
12:05AM
0.08
12:50PM
0.10
1:03AM
0.06
1:46PM
0.07
1:59AM
0.05
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-8:49--8:49--8:47--8:46--8:45--8:45--8:43-
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------------1---
Temp. °C172118192017161615191916171817212413151513
Feels °C (?)12151519171813121416181516131215194121211
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Information about the Ward Beach Surf forecast

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

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