Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf

Detailed Kaikoura and Marlborough surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Kaikoura and Marlborough. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Kaikoura and Marlborough over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Kaikoura and Marlborough and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

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Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Kaikoura and Marlborough coastline are also listed below.

Kaikoura and Marlborough Photos

Kaikoura and Marlborough Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
0
2
0
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
0
7
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
10
1
S
10
1.8
S
7
1.6
S
8
1.2
S
16
1.7
S
8
2
S
9
1.9
S
8
1.2
S
9
1.2
S
9
1
S
8
0.6
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.8
ESE
13
0.8
ESE
13
0.8
ESE
12
1.8
S
8
2.5
S
7
6
S
12
Energy kJ
305
212
295
287
719
350
621
476
225
210
130
150
200
166
198
186
184
377
674
10567
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
WSW
10
SW
5
W
30
SSW
5
WSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
5
E
15
ENE
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
E
10
N
0
NNE
10
NE
10
NW
15
W
40
SW
30
SW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:54AM1.29m
1:18PM1.41m
1:38AM1.30m
3:08AM1.45m
2:02PM1.42m
2:32AM1.22m
2:46PM1.44m
3:06AM1.35m
3:30PM1.45m
3:51AM1.38m
4:15PM1.47m
4:34AM1.46m
5:01PM1.48m
Low Tide
6:48PM0.34m
6:55AM0.33m
7:32PM0.33m
9:09AM0.52m
8:28PM0.30m
8:26AM0.27m
8:59PM0.27m
9:11AM0.23m
9:43PM0.24m
9:59AM0.20m
10:28PM0.21m
10:45AM0.19m
11:34PM0.18m
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rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
 mm
1
10
1
3
1
2
5
5
2
Max °C
17
18
6
9
9
10
7
7
11
11
10
12
11
10
16
16
15
7
6
6
Min °C
17
8
5
9
5
7
7
6
9
11
9
10
10
9
13
16
12
5
6
2
Chill °C
17
18
4
9
7
9
3
6
10
9
9
11
10
9
16
16
15
3
1
0
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:19
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
7:25

Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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