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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
1

1

1

1

1

2

1

2

2

3

4

3

3

2

2

2

1

2

2

2

2

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3

SSE
1.0

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

ENE
0.5

S
0.5

S
1.5

E
1.7

E
2.4

ENE
2.2

E
2.2

E
2.1

ENE
1.6

E
1.4

E
1.1

E
1.0

E
0.9

E
1.0

E
1.2

E
1.2

E
1.4

E
Period(s) (?)106151510101067891010101010101010101111
Energy(?)46141185131801226827936014328771081821494397235188263225282365473
Wind
(km/h)
15
10
15
15
0
10
15
15
10
20
5
0
10
5
30
15
10
15
10
5
10
10
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
offcrossoffoffcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)

8:02AM
1.39

8:26PM
1.47
8:50AM
1.36

9:14PM
1.45
9:39AM
1.33

10:02PM
1.44
10:26AM
1.31

10:55PM
1.39
11:17AM
1.50

11:36PM
1.40
12:00PM
1.27

12:22AM
1.39
12:45PM
1.27

12:58AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:08AM
0.23

2:14PM
0.25
2:47AM
0.26

3:00PM
0.28
3:35AM
0.29

3:47PM
0.31

4:23AM
0.31
4:33PM
0.34

5:25AM
0.70
5:24PM
0.33

5:55AM
0.35
6:13PM
0.31

6:40AM
0.34
6:41PM
0.69

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Rain (mm)
--------12----151-----
High °C
13131313151615161816202118181513131311141513
Low °C
12131312131614151415181917171311121210121312
Chill °C (?)
11121212151614151815202118181312121210131412
Sunrise
-7:43--7:43--7:43--7:47--7:50--7:50--7:50--
Sunset
--7:09--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:02--7:01--7:00-
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.3

SSE
0.3

SSW
0.5

S
0.8

SSE
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE
0.5

S
0.5

ENE
0.4

ENE
2.1

E
2.2

E
2.2

E
2.1

ENE
1.6

E
1.4

E
1.1

E
1.0

E
0.9

E
1.0

E
1.2

E
1.2

E
1.4

E
Period (s)101615666101110891010101010101010101111
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

ENE
0.3

E
0.3

E
0.4

SSW
0.4

ENE
0.5

E
0.3

ESE
0.4

SSW
0.3

S
0.3

S
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.2

SSW
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.6

SE
0.1

S
0.2

S
0.1

S
Period (s)999151096101010991491616141461366
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.9

S
0.4

SW

-
0.3

E
0.6

E
1.5

E
1.7

E
2.4

ENE

-

-

-

-
0.4

SW
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.2

SSE

-

-
0.6

ENE
0.6

NE
Period (s)5663-44678----3666--44



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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