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Ward Beach surfForecast / Kaikoura and Marlborough / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 07 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
16.3° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 12th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales.

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
E
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
S
0.2
SSW
0.8
SSE
1
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.6
S
2
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)61312777141359871411612121110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7161498416173616844174012807991098449284194173
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
5
NE
10
NNW
5
SSE
10
ENE
20
N
15
NW
20
SE
15
N
35
NNW
20
NNW
35
NNW
45
NNW
50
NW
10
SSW
5
SSE
20
SSE
5
SW
15
NNE
35
NNE
0
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		offoncross-
off		offoffoffoffoffcross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:53PM
1.37
10:18AM
1.52
10:46PM
1.36
11:09AM
1.46
11:37PM
1.35
11:57AM
1.40
12:25AM
1.33
12:43PM
1.34
1:12AM
1.31
1:29PM
1.28
1:57AM
1.30
2:15PM
1.23
2:43AM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:51PM
0.00
4:04AM
0.02
4:41PM
0.02
4:55AM
0.06
5:28PM
0.06
5:45AM
0.12
6:14PM
0.10
6:34AM
0.18
6:59PM
0.16
7:22AM
0.23
7:43PM
0.21
8:11AM
0.28
8:28PM
0.26
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:03--
Sunset-9:00--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:00--8:59-
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-------------------
Temp. °C181816181919252419262622272619181817171817
Feels °C (?)181814171617242115212218181713141415121215
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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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