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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.

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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
3

2

1

1

2

1

1

1

0

1

1

1

2

1

0

1

1

1

0

1

0

0

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6

SE
1.4

SE
1.1

SE
0.7

SE
0.7

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.6

S
0.9

NNE
1.1

N
0.1

S
0.5

S
0.9

NNE
0.5

SE
0.4

SSE
0.7

E
0.7

E
0.7

E
2.0

SSW
0.5

E
0.9

SE
0.6

ESE
Period(s) (?)1010109121399651586111113131271166
Energy(?)489565279852563018810696107550104724921519918034312810544
Wind
(km/h)
5
10
10
20
10
10
5
5
10
25
15
5
5
10
35
5
10
25
25
10
5
30
Wind State(?)glassoffcrossoffoncross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
crossoffcrosscross-
on
offoncross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

5:40PM
1.59

6:11AM
1.80
6:38PM
1.60

7:09AM
1.82

7:36PM
1.59
8:07AM
1.80

10:12PM
1.74
10:35AM
1.82

9:31PM
1.53
10:00AM
1.69

10:29PM
1.50
10:56AM
1.62

11:25PM
1.46
11:50AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:36AM
0.02

11:51PM
-0.02
12:35PM
0.00

12:49AM
-0.03

1:34PM
-0.00
1:48AM
-0.02

2:40PM
0.01

4:17AM
0.22
3:37PM
0.03
3:43AM
0.04

4:25PM
0.06

4:39AM
0.09
5:18PM
0.10

5:35AM
0.15
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
23262224192225252226171722221721221715141416
Low °C
19251820191925251923151420221620201314131415
Chill °C (?)
23262224192225252226171722221621221614131314
Sunrise
5:41--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:41
Sunset
-8:47--8:49--8:50--8:51--8:52--8:53--8:54--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.6

SE
1.4

SE
1.1

SE
0.7

SE
0.8

SE
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.6

NE
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.6

NNE
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.7

NE
0.4

SSE
0.7

E
0.7

E
0.7

NE
0.1

E
0.9

SSE
0.9

SE
0.6

ESE
Period (s)101010991397997577111313612666
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

SSW
0.8

NE
0.5

NE
0.1

S
0.7

SSW
0.6

ESE
0.4

SE
0.6

S
0.2

S
0.1

E
0.1

E
0.5

S
0.2

SSE
0.5

SE
0.2

SSW
0.4

SSE
0.4

SE
0.7

E
0.1

NW
0.5

E
0.4

ENE
0.3

E
Period (s)956161259911888131171010125111110
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
1.5

NNE
0.9

NNE
0.5

N
0.4

SE
0.4

NNE

-

-
0.9

NNE
1.1

N
1.0

S

-
0.9

NNE

-
1.6

NNW
0.3

NE
0.6

ENE
0.6

SW
2.0

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.4

NNE
0.5

S
Period (s)-66345--654-6-65427633



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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