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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
1

1

1

1

1

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

2

1

1

2

3

1

4

4

4

Wave Height (m) & direction
0.7

SSE
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.9

NNE
0.7

NE
0.5

NE
0.8

NNE
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.3

S
0.9

N
0.8

NNE
0.7

SSW
0.7

S
0.5

S
0.7

S
1.4

S
1.0

SSE
1.3

S
1.5

S
1.4

S
Period(s) 81099566711101155131211151414141413
Energy10210073747848356891222625823915565274849593115912041013
Wind
(km/h)
10
5
5
5
5
5
0
10
10
5
10
10
0
10
5
5
5
10
5
5
5
5
Wind Statecross-
off
cross-
off
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off
cross-
off
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off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
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off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:58PM
1.78

6:25AM
1.58

6:56PM
1.80
7:23AM
2.09

7:47PM
2.25
8:22AM
1.57

8:53PM
1.76
9:33AM
1.46

9:51PM
1.70
10:20AM
1.51

10:46PM
1.67
11:18AM
1.49
12:44PM
1.63
11:43PM
1.57

12:14PM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)

12:22AM
0.01

12:37PM
-0.01
1:21AM
-0.00

1:35PM
-0.01
2:10AM
0.34

2:34PM
0.00

3:32AM
-0.00
3:32PM
0.03

4:14AM
0.05
4:36PM
0.07

5:10AM
0.08


6:03AM
0.11

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
11101313121416131819161619171514121314121617
Low °C
10101012111114131416141317151312111212111315
Chill °C (?)
1091313121416121819161519171514121214111617
Sunrise
--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:31--7:35--7:35--7:37-
Sunset
5:09--5:09--5:08--5:07--5:07--5:06--5:07--5:05
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.7

SSE
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.5

NE
0.7

NE
0.5

NE
0.8

NNE
0.4

NE
0.3

NE
0.3

S
0.5

NNE
0.3

SSE
0.7

SSW
0.7

S
0.5

S
0.8

S
1.4

S
1.0

SSE
1.3

S
1.5

S
1.4

S
Period (s)810995667551151013121161414141413
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

ENE
0.4

E
0.4

E
0.4

ENE
0.4

SSE
0.3

SSE
0.2

SSE
0.2

ENE
0.2

NNE
0.2

S
0.1

NE
0.3

SSE
0.3

NE
0.4

NE
0.3

NE
0.1

NE
0.7

S
0.4

ENE
0.5

SSE
0.9

ENE
1.0

ENE
1.0

ENE
Period (s)10444899107105106565151418131312
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.3

NE
0.6

E
0.5

ENE
0.6

NE
0.9

NNE

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.9

N
0.8

NNE
0.9

NNE
0.2

SSW
0.8

S

-

-

-
0.6

NE
0.8

NE
0.8

NNE
Period (s)24445------55525---456



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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