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Ward Beach Surf Forecast
/ Kaikoura and Marlborough (12 surf breaks) /
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Ward Beach surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ward Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 55 | 59 | 73 | 49 | 46 | 44 | 255 | 558 | 601 | 424 | 604 | 575 | 485 | 136 | 42 | 20 | 38 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:52AM 1.33 | 1:21PM 1.46 | 1:47AM 1.28 | 2:16PM 1.41 | 2:43AM 1.25 | 3:12PM 1.37 | 3:39AM 1.23 | 4:08PM 1.34 | 4:35AM 1.22 | 5:01PM 1.32 | 5:28AM 1.24 | 5:53PM 1.31 | 6:18AM 1.27 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:03AM 0.13 | 7:47PM 0.16 | 8:02AM 0.17 | 8:47PM 0.20 | 9:02AM 0.20 | 9:46PM 0.22 | 10:02AM 0.22 | 10:42PM 0.21 | 10:59AM 0.21 | 11:34PM 0.20 | 11:52AM 0.20 | 12:22AM 0.18 | 12:41PM 0.18 | |||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kaikoura and Marlborough
strong winds from the NW at CapeCampbellAws mean that it is offshore at Ward Beach. No surfable waves- light winds from the N at KaikouraAws mean that it is cross-off at Mangamaunu. No surfable waves
Actual: 58 min ago
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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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