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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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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5

S
0.5

S
1.4

SSW
1.2

S
1.1

S
1.1

SSW
0.8

S
0.9

SSW
0.6

S
0.5

E
0.6

S
0.8

SSW
0.5

S
1.2

NNE
0.8

ENE
0.7

E
0.7

ENE
0.9

ENE
Period(s) (?)1414891099981014131356779
Energy(?)1079423824622621610313251501322329283444347124
Wind
(km/h)
15
20
5
0
10
10
0
10
5
5
10
20
5
5
15
20
30
30
Wind State(?)offoffglassglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
off
glassglassonoffglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)


6:49PM
7:12AM

7:34PM
7:58AM
6:27AM

8:21PM
8:45AM

9:08PM
9:33AM

10:05PM
10:31AM

10:49PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

12:23AM
12:35PM
1:10AM

1:20PM
1:57AM

2:05PM
2:44AM

2:52PM

3:32AM
12:35PM
3:52PM

4:37AM
4:30PM

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
----------------43
High °C
15141013151216151515161417181512108
Low °C
151291113111413121315121516111297
Chill °C (?)
141291315111615151516131718151074
Sunrise
7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--
Sunset
-5:35--5:34--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:28-
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.9

S
1.2

S
1.1

S
1.1

SSW
0.8

S
0.9

SSW
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.6

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.8

ENE
0.7

E
0.7

ENE
0.9

ENE
Period (s)14148910999881413666779
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

NNE
0.2

NNE
0.2

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.6

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.5

S
0.1

E
0.5

S
0.4

NNE
0.2

S
0.2

E
0.2

S
0.1

SW
Period (s)55816161514144586135911813
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.2

WNW
1.0

SW
1.4

SSW

-
0.4

NE

-
0.3

NNE

-
0.8

NE
0.6

N
1.1

NE
0.6

NNW
0.8

NNE
1.2

NNE

-
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
0.6

SW
Period (s)358-3-2-445455-333


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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