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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
3

2

2

1

1

1

1

3

0

4

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Wave Height (m) & direction
1.5

S
1.4

S
1.0

S
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.2

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.9

SSW
2.0

S
1.3

S
0.9

S
0.9

S
0.9

S
0.5

SSW
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

S
0.4

S
Period(s) 1312109820813131314111110141516141311109
Energy76452819020768595211746513646533042792402061691067961435653
Wind
(km/h)
10
15
5
5
5
5
30
15
5
20
15
5
5
20
20
10
5
0
5
5
0
10
Wind Statecross-
on
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off
crossglasscross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)

1:52AM
1.64

2:22PM
1.58
2:41AM
1.48

3:13PM
1.58

3:28AM
1.44
3:54PM
1.46

4:15AM
1.41
4:40PM
1.47

5:01AM
1.39
5:25PM
1.48

5:47AM
1.37

6:26PM
1.60
6:33AM
1.35

Low Tide
/ height (m)

7:39PM
0.54
8:02AM
0.59

8:29PM
0.19
8:57AM
0.18

9:20PM
0.21
9:42AM
0.20

10:09PM
0.23
10:27AM
0.22

10:58PM
0.25
11:11AM
0.24

11:42PM
0.27
11:56AM
0.26

12:53AM
0.79

12:39PM
0.30
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-------2--------------
High °C
15141919172117171112111516121415141415141516
Low °C
14131817151516111112101214121214131214141314
Chill °C (?)
15141919172116171110101516101215141415141516
Sunrise
--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:07--7:13--7:16-
Sunset
5:32--5:34--5:30--5:29--5:30--5:28--5:27--5:25
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.5

S
1.4

S
1.0

S
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
1.3

S
2.0

S
1.3

S
0.9

S
0.9

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.4

S
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

S
0.4

S
Period (s)13121098881371314111110998141311109
Swell2 (m) & direction
-
0.1

E
0.1

NE
0.6

NE
0.4

NE
0.3

NE
0.2

S
0.3

SE
0.9

SSW
0.2

SSE
0.1

SE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.3

S
0.1

E
0.4

NE
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
Period (s)-114566151113101044141415167851414
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-
0.5

NNE
1.2

NNE

-

-
0.8

NW
1.0

S

-

-
0.5

NE
0.7

NE
0.6

NE
0.5

NNW
0.4

NNW

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.3

NE
Period (s)--45--64--34443------2



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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