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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
0

4

3

2

2

2

1

1

2

2

2

2

1

2

2

3

2

2

2

1

1

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5

S
2.5

S
2.1

S
1.7

S
1.3

ESE
1.1

ESE
0.9

ESE
0.7

ESE
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.6

SSW
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.7

SSW
1.4

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.8

S
0.5

SSW
Period(s) (?)9988101099810149121211131210109814
Energy(?)370919221121752489349240186136171265137225139131675841400273159159174
Wind
(km/h)
55
30
20
10
5
10
5
0
5
5
25
10
10
0
15
10
15
10
20
15
10
5
Wind State(?)oncross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcrosscross-
on
offoffcrossonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)


9:09PM
1.75
9:38AM
1.55

10:13PM
1.82
10:37AM
1.53

11:09PM
1.66
11:23AM
1.96

12:05AM
1.62

12:34PM
1.47
1:00AM
1.57

1:27PM
1.46
1:51AM
1.52

2:19PM
1.45
2:41AM
1.48

Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:09PM
0.51

3:34AM
0.07
4:04PM
0.48

4:32AM
0.09
4:49PM
0.08

5:19AM
0.45
5:46PM
0.10

6:26AM
0.11

6:42PM
0.13
7:18AM
0.13

7:37PM
0.16
8:09AM
0.15

8:29PM
0.19
8:57AM
0.18
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
121------------1------
High °C
11891112914141216131721201413151415151315
Low °C
11871010912121214121618161213151314131313
Chill °C (?)
7461012814141216111721201312141215141315
Sunrise
6:56--7:03--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:03--7:03
Sunset
-5:42--5:40--5:38--5:36--5:37--5:32--5:34--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.6

ESE
2.0

ESE
1.6

ESE
1.7

S
1.3

ESE
1.1

ESE
0.9

ESE
0.8

S
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.7

SSW
1.4

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.8

S
0.5

SSW
Period (s)1010108101098810109121211131210109814
Swell2 (m) & direction
-

-
0.1

S
1.4

ESE
1.2

S
0.9

SSE
0.8

S
0.7

ESE
0.5

E
0.4

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

NE
0.4

NE
0.1

SE
0.1

E

-
0.1

E
0.1

E

-
0.6

SSW
0.5

S
Period (s)--141088898131413561110-1110-98
Wind waves (m) & direction
4.5

S
2.5

S
2.1

S

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.3

NNE
0.9

NNW
0.6

NNE
1.1

NNE
0.6

WSW
0.3

N

-

-
0.4

NE

-

-

-
0.8

NNW
Period (s)998------345643--3---4



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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