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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.

Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Forecast

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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
4

4

3

3

3

3

3

2

2

1

1

1

1

0

0

1

1

0

2

2

2

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.0

S
1.8

S
1.6

S
2.1

ESE
1.7

ESE
1.7

ESE
1.6

ESE
1.2

ESE
1.5

NNE
0.8

ESE
0.6

ESE
0.6

ESE
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
1.7

S
0.5

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.9

S
1.0

S
Period(s) (?)12111112101211106999151615156158161414
Energy(?)2151101410231423773892732339261181117708911010891266169126364378445
Wind
(km/h)
30
20
10
15
5
5
10
5
0
5
5
5
10
5
20
15
20
20
25
10
5
5
Wind State(?)cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
onglassglassonoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
1.55

6:03AM
1.64
6:28PM
1.50

7:10AM
1.46

7:37PM
1.56
7:59AM
1.58

8:28PM
1.58
8:33AM
1.46

8:58PM
1.46
9:22AM
1.41

9:47PM
1.44
10:09AM
1.39

10:37PM
1.42
11:00AM
1.33

Low Tide
/ height (m)

11:48PM
0.08
12:22PM
0.12

12:43AM
0.10

1:23PM
0.14
1:49AM
0.59

2:20PM
0.67
2:43AM
0.63

2:49PM
0.20
3:15AM
0.22

3:17PM
0.57

4:03AM
0.28
4:23PM
0.28

4:55AM
0.30
5:09PM
0.32
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
--------------12------
High °C
13121416151921182123222122171413141617162425
Low °C
13101315151720171923202019151413121316152025
Chill °C (?)
1091415151921182123222122171212121516162425
Sunrise
--7:03--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:13--7:13-
Sunset
8:07--8:05--8:02--8:01--8:00--7:58--7:57--7:54
Swell1 (m) & direction
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1.3

SE
1.6

S
2.1

ESE
1.7

ESE
1.7

ESE
1.6

ESE
1.2

ESE
1.1

NE
0.8

NE
0.7

NE
0.6

ESE
0.5

E
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.8

SSE
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.9

S
1.0

S
Period (s)-8111210121110676991615151458121414
Swell2 (m) & direction
-
0.1

S
1.6

SE
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.8

NE
0.9

ESE
0.8

ESE
0.6

ESE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ESE
0.4

S
0.3

ESE
0.1

E
0.5

S
0.4

SE
0.6

S
0.7

ENE
0.8

ENE
Period (s)-21101099869996685981551666
Wind waves (m) & direction
3.0

S
1.8

S

-

-
0.2

NNE
1.0

NNE
0.6

NE
1.3

NE
1.5

NNE
1.7

NNE

-

-

-
0.2

SSW

-
0.9

S
1.7

S

-
0.6

ENE
0.9

ENE

-

-
Period (s)1211--356667---3-46-35--



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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