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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

2

2

2

2

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

0

1

4

3

3

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7

E
1.6

E
1.5

E
1.1

ESE
1.2

ESE
1.1

ESE
1.1

ESE
0.3

S
0.9

SE
0.7

SE
0.6

ESE
0.3

ESE
0.3

ESE
0.3

ESE
0.4

ESE
1.6

ENE
0.4

SSW
1.2

ENE
0.5

E
3.0

ENE
2.4

ENE
2.4

ENE
Period(s) (?)11111010101010119991614131371378999
Energy(?)8026374944423802902744126820090103138741044731172065412109591121
Wind
(km/h)
5
5
10
10
5
5
5
5
15
5
5
5
5
15
5
0
0
25
10
20
15
15
Wind State(?)cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassoffonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)

7:13AM
1.54

7:39PM
1.57
8:06AM
1.54

8:34PM
1.61
9:01AM
1.53

9:30PM
1.63
9:55AM
1.54

10:28PM
1.65
11:10AM
1.68

11:26PM
1.65
11:55AM
1.49

12:25AM
1.65
12:53PM
1.48
1:01PM
1.40
1:20AM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:02AM
0.10

1:29PM
0.10
1:58AM
0.09

2:48PM
0.63
2:54AM
0.09

3:15PM
0.09
3:52AM
0.09

4:11PM
0.09

5:08AM
0.49
5:14PM
0.09

5:49AM
0.11
6:05PM
0.10

6:46AM
0.12

7:07PM
0.47
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-----------------215---
High °C
13151514161813191918192019181716161616202120
Low °C
12131413151613151717181917161615151614192020
Chill °C (?)
12151414161813191918192019181716161516202120
Sunrise
-7:26--7:26--7:24--7:30--7:26--7:28--7:33--
Sunset
--7:36--7:34--7:32--7:30--7:29--7:28--7:25-
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.7

E
1.6

E
1.5

E
1.1

ESE
1.2

ESE
1.1

ESE
1.1

ESE
0.8

SE
0.9

SE
0.8

ENE
0.7

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.8

ENE
0.3

SSW
0.6

E
1.0

E
0.4

SSW
0.4

SE
0.5

E
0.1

S
0.2

S
2.4

ENE
Period (s)11111010101010109566612771311810169
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.5

S
0.4

S
0.3

SSW
0.8

ENE
0.6

E
0.5

E
0.3

S
0.3

S
0.4

S
0.7

SE
0.6

ESE
0.5

SE
0.4

SE
0.3

ESE
0.4

ESE
0.5

S
0.4

ESE
0.3

SSW
0.2

ESE
0.1

S
0.1

S
0.2

SSW
Period (s)1010141210101211119998131315111211171015
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-

-
0.3

NE

-

-

-

-
0.7

ENE
1.0

ENE

-

-
0.9

NNE
0.4

NNW
0.2

SSW
1.6

ENE

-
1.2

ENE

-
3.0

ENE
2.4

ENE
1.7

N
Period (s)---2----95--5437-7-996



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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