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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 (?)
1.0

SSE
0.9

SSE
0.8

SSE
0.5

E
0.6

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
1.5

ENE
1.6

ENE
1.3

E
1.9

E
1.7

E
1.4

E
1.6

E
2.1

E
3.0

ENE
2.4

E
2.1

E
1.9

E
1.8

E
1.7

E
Period(s) (?)88810141413126610121110121191111111010
Energy(?)14711664491502581811571431953059866613796871026149013541068813703586
Wind
(km/h)
10
5
5
5
5
10
5
15
15
5
5
10
0
10
10
25
10
10
5
5
10
10
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

1:49AM
1:31PM

2:17PM
2:35AM

3:01PM

3:20AM
3:46PM

4:05AM
4:30PM

1:49AM
4:49AM
5:15PM

5:48AM
2:56PM
3:22AM

3:24PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

7:43PM
7:55AM

8:30PM
8:39AM

9:17PM
7:43PM
9:24AM

10:03PM
10:09AM

10:49PM
10:55AM

11:52PM
11:57AM

10:23PM
8:06AM

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Rain (mm)
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High °C
878861010101111121515131413131414111413
Low °C
766668109811111213121212111111111212
Chill °C (?)
678859108911121515121311121414101412
Sunrise
--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:50--7:50-
Sunset
5:05--5:06--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:08--5:09
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.0

SSE
0.9

SSE
0.8

SSE
0.6

SSE
0.6

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
1.1

E
0.5

E
1.3

E
1.9

E
1.7

E
1.4

E
1.6

E
0.2

SSE
2.5

E
2.4

E
2.1

E
1.9

E
1.8

E
1.7

E
Period (s)88871414131261410121110121091111111010
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.6

E
0.5

E
0.5

E
0.5

E
0.5

E
0.5

E
0.6

E
0.4

SE
0.5

E
0.4

S
0.8

E
0.2

S
0.9

ENE
0.9

E
0.2

SSE
0.2

S
0.1

S
0.1

S
0.1

S
0.1

S
0.1

S
0.1

S
Period (s)1010101010101059101391312916151818161514
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-

-

-

-

-
0.4

ESE
0.4

ENE
1.5

ENE
1.6

ENE
1.0

N
1.0

NNE
0.9

NE
1.2

NNE
0.8

NNE
2.1

E
3.0

ENE

-

-

-
0.5

SW

-
Period (s)------336655555119---4-


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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