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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

1

1

1

0

4

3

3

3

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

2

1

1

1

1

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5

S
1.6

SSE
1.3

SSE
0.8

SSE
0.6

S
0.4

SE
2.3

SSW
2.1

SSW
1.5

S
1.6

SSW
1.8

SSW
1.6

S
1.1

S
1.6

S
1.6

S
1.8

S
1.8

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.0

S
0.9

S
0.8

S
Period(s) (?)988771068888810101011111010998
Energy(?)10953412011496881432949309596752405460499526846776555372166153180
Wind
(km/h)
15
5
10
5
0
10
35
15
15
10
20
5
20
10
15
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
Wind State(?)cross-
on
crossonoffglasscross-
on
offcrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
on
offcross-
on
onglassglassglasscross-
off
ononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

4:18AM
1.44
4:37PM
1.32

5:02AM
1.60
5:30PM
1.49

7:21AM
1.59
6:06PM
1.33

6:30AM
1.49
6:50PM
1.33

7:12AM
1.56

7:33PM
1.32
7:57AM
1.48

8:25PM
1.27
8:24AM
1.86

9:01PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)

10:35AM
0.33

10:47PM
0.84
11:31AM
0.83

11:27PM
0.29


12:11AM
0.28
12:51PM
0.30

12:56AM
0.28

1:54PM
0.27
1:40AM
0.27

2:20PM
0.28
2:32AM
0.26

3:13PM
0.27
3:08AM
0.26
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
1-----2142-----1------
High °C
13151818192014121010121214151616232421202221
Low °C
13141817191810111010121212141615182418202219
Chill °C (?)
111518181920111088101212141516232421202221
Sunrise
-5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--
Sunset
--8:59--8:59--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:01-
Swell1 (m) & direction
2.5

S
1.6

SSE
1.3

SSE
0.8

SSE
0.6

S
0.4

SSE
0.3

SE
1.6

S
1.5

S
1.4

S
1.4

S
1.6

S
1.2

SSW
1.6

S
1.6

S
1.8

S
1.8

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.0

S
0.9

S
0.8

S
Period (s)9887769888889101011111010998
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.5

NE
0.3

SE
0.4

SE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.4

SE
0.4

SSE
1.1

S
0.3

SE
0.2

ESE
0.2

E

-
0.6

N
0.4

NNE
0.4

NE
0.2

ESE
0.4

NNE
Period (s)1514135101088881191010109-466126
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-
0.3

NE
0.9

NNE
0.4

NE
0.8

NE
2.3

SSW
2.1

SSW

-
1.6

SSW
1.8

SSW

-

-

-

-
0.5

NE

-

-
1.1

SW
0.7

SW
0.4

NE
1.2

N
Period (s)--254468-88----4--5465



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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