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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
3

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

1

2

3

3

3

3

3

2

2

2

0

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5

S
1.4

S
1.0

S
0.7

SSE
0.5

S
0.4

SSE
1.0

S
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.5

ENE
0.5

S
1.5

ENE
1.8

ENE
1.6

ENE
2.0

E
1.9

ENE
1.9

ENE
1.4

E
1.3

E
1.2

E
0.2

SSW
Period(s) (?)131212111010615151110107789101010101115
Energy(?)11186442831351325919817415598916928641939973872163141437834722
Wind
(km/h)
0
5
10
15
20
15
10
10
5
10
5
15
20
20
10
5
5
5
10
10
10
20
Wind State(?)glassglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

6:52PM
1.48

7:15AM
1.43

7:39PM
1.48
8:02AM
1.39

8:26PM
1.47
8:50AM
1.36

9:29PM
1.59
9:39AM
1.33

10:02PM
1.44
10:26AM
1.31

10:55PM
1.39
11:20AM
1.26

11:36PM
1.40
12:00PM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:43PM
0.19

1:10AM
0.20

1:29PM
0.22
1:59AM
0.23

2:14PM
0.25
2:47AM
0.26

4:19PM
0.52
3:58AM
0.74

3:47PM
0.31

4:23AM
0.31
4:33PM
0.34

5:16AM
0.32
5:18PM
0.35

5:55AM
0.35
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
22232021151314141315161516161619201817171415
Low °C
19231616131213131314151415161517191617151314
Chill °C (?)
22232021141213131315161415151619201817171314
Sunrise
7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:43
Sunset
-7:14--7:12--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:04--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.5

S
1.4

S
1.0

S
0.7

SSE
0.5

S
0.4

SSE
0.9

S
0.8

S
0.6

SSE
0.4

SSE
0.5

ENE
0.5

S
0.4

ENE
0.5

ENE
1.6

ENE
2.0

E
1.9

ENE
1.9

ENE
1.4

E
1.3

E
1.2

E
0.3

ESE
Period (s)13121211101066661010101089101010101110
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.7

SSE
0.9

NE
0.6

NNE
0.1

SE
0.4

NE
0.3

E
0.3

SSW
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.4

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.3

ESE
0.3

S
0.4

S
0.4

ENE
0.3

S
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.2

SSW
Period (s)1666186916151510106101212101099151615
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.3

NNE
1.8

NNE
0.4

SW

-
0.9

NNE
0.8

SSW
1.0

S

-

-
0.7

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.6

E
1.5

ENE
1.8

ENE
0.6

N

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
Period (s)563-656--454774-------



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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