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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 (?)
1.2

S
1.2

SSW
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.9

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

E
1.1

S
1.6

S
2.3

S
1.6

ENE
1.3

ENE
1.3

E
Period(s) (?)9998111013131313136567111111
Energy(?)22524810152207865822523259622057213539637430389
Wind
(km/h)
10
20
5
0
20
5
5
15
20
5
35
5
15
30
20
5
10
5
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
offoffglassoffglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)


7:45PM
8:18AM

8:31PM
8:45AM

7:12AM
9:08PM
9:33AM

9:58PM
10:24AM

10:38PM
11:16AM

11:43PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

1:38PM
1:34AM
2:24AM

2:22PM


2:52PM

3:32AM
3:40PM

4:21AM
4:30PM
1:20PM

5:11AM
5:23PM

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Summary
clearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearsome cloudsclearsome cloudsclearsome cloudsrain shwrsclearclearclearclear
Rain (mm)
-------------3----
High °C
1313131617151515131714151288121211
Low °C
1112121415131414121514111287101010
Chill °C (?)
1111131616151414111712151044121110
Sunrise
7:03--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:16--
Sunset
-5:31--5:31--5:29--5:27--5:28--5:27-
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.2

S
1.2

SSW
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.6

ENE
0.5

E
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.8

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.5

E
0.3

ENE
0.7

ENE
0.9

ENE
1.6

ENE
1.3

ENE
1.3

E
Period (s)9998810101313613661112111111
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.5

NE
0.4

SSW
0.1

E
0.2

E
0.4

SSW
0.1

E
0.2

NNE
0.2

ENE
0.2

SSW
0.1

S
0.4

SSW
1.1

SSE
0.8

S
Period (s)1615151514413127131159141615715
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-
0.2

NNE
0.2

NNE
0.9

ENE
0.8

NNE
0.5

NE
0.4

NW
0.7

NNW
0.9

NNE
1.3

NNW
0.1

SW
1.1

S
1.6

S
2.3

S
1.4

SSE

-

-
Period (s)--331144346525677--


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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reef and point
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beach and reef
beach
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beach
beach
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