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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
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2

1

1

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3

4

3

3

3

3

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3

4

4

3

3

3

3

4

Wave Height (m) & direction
0.3

S
0.7

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

S
0.8

S
1.0

S
1.1

S
1.0

S
1.4

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
1.6

S
1.9

S
1.8

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.2

S
1.3

S
1.3

S
Period(s) 991312111514141614131312121114141413131518
Energy39972511511744575185561022960863668525499640151212677365927387491076
Wind
(km/h)
15
15
10
10
5
10
5
15
10
5
5
5
10
15
5
10
5
10
5
10
10
10
Wind Statecross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
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off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:21AM
1.54

10:02PM
1.62
10:20AM
1.51

10:48PM
1.64
11:03AM
1.95

11:43PM
1.57

12:14PM
1.46
12:37AM
1.51

1:11PM
1.40
1:37AM
1.36

1:57PM
1.44
2:16AM
1.40

2:44PM
1.44

3:14AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:32PM
0.03

4:14AM
0.05
4:36PM
0.07

4:57AM
0.44
5:27PM
0.11

6:03AM
0.11

6:23PM
0.16
6:54AM
0.15

7:28PM
0.20
7:42AM
0.19

8:08PM
0.25
8:29AM
0.22

8:58PM
0.27
9:27AM
0.24
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
14161513131212121215151413111013141316161713
Low °C
1115121213101011111314111211910131214151513
Chill °C (?)
131615131311111112151514129913141316161712
Sunrise
7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:37
Sunset
-5:07--5:06--5:05--5:05--5:04--5:04--5:02--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.5

SSE
0.7

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

S
0.8

S
1.0

S
1.1

S
1.0

S
1.4

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
1.6

S
1.9

S
1.8

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.2

S
1.3

S
1.3

S
Period (s)491312111514141614131312121114141413131518
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

S
0.1

E
0.5

NNE
0.1

SE
0.1

SE
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.5

S
0.4

NE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.4

NE
0.3

ENE
0.7

S
0.3

NE
0.4

NNE
Period (s)911411121110161110101010101010104101644
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.3

NE
0.7

ENE
0.9

N
0.5

S

-

-

-

-
0.4

NE
0.6

NE
0.7

NE

-
0.7

SSW
1.2

S

-

-
0.8

NE

-

-

-
0.7

NNE
0.8

N
Period (s)6353----344-36--4---44



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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