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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
2

2

2

3

3

2

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

2

3

2

0

3

3

3

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8

E
0.7

E
0.9

SSW
1.3

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
1.2

S
0.8

S
0.3

ESE
0.3

ESE
0.7

ENE
0.9

ENE
1.0

ENE
0.8

ENE
0.6

ENE
1.3

E
0.8

SE
1.7

SSE
1.9

SSE
1.8

SE
1.2

SE
1.0

E
Period(s) (?)12121091310981212891010966910101011
Energy(?)19623421830588454130221057578214026711683203497461010800482516
Wind
(km/h)
10
10
15
25
10
5
5
10
10
10
5
5
0
5
5
5
0
20
20
10
10
10
Wind State(?)oncross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)


3:02AM
1.96










6:29PM
1.77








Low Tide
/ height (m)


9:16AM
0.45










12:58AM
0.57








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Rain (mm)
---------13-2--72-1---
High °C
15141515131718171819171616131212131415141919
Low °C
14121413111418171817141614121212121315131617
Chill °C (?)
15141414121718171819171616131212131214131919
Sunrise
--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03-
Sunset
5:52--5:52--5:50--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:42
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

E
0.7

E
0.9

SSW
1.3

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
1.2

S
0.8

S
0.4

S
0.4

S
0.7

ENE
0.9

ENE
1.0

ENE
0.8

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.8

SE
1.7

SSE
1.9

SSE
1.8

SE
1.2

SE
1.1

SE
Period (s)12121091310988989101099691010109
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.5

E
0.4

E
0.6

S
0.4

ESE
0.4

ESE
0.4

ESE
0.3

ESE
0.3

ESE
0.4

NNE
0.3

S
0.1

S
0.3

S
0.3

S
0.5

S
0.4

S
1.3

E
1.1

E
1.2

ENE
0.9

ENE
1.0

E
Period (s)511111110141313121269168888888911
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
1.0

N
1.2

WSW
1.0

W

-
0.4

NNE
0.3

NE
0.8

NNE
1.3

NNE
1.1

NNE
1.1

N
0.2

SSW
0.7

SSW

-

-
1.3

E
0.2

N
0.7

NNE
1.4

ENE
1.0

NNE
0.8

NNE
1.0

NNE
Period (s)-554-33677738--6448666



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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