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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 (?)
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.5

S
1.6

SSW
1.6

SSW
1.8

S
1.7

SSW
1.4

SSW
1.2

S
1.1

S
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.9

S
0.9

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

S
1.2

NE
0.8

ENE
Period(s) (?)14141477101010109881313131267
Energy(?)276136107209219589647426273198896828429056769558
Wind
(km/h)
5
5
15
15
5
10
15
5
5
10
5
0
10
20
0
10
5
5
Wind State(?)glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoffglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)

6:04PM
6:27AM

6:35PM
6:54AM
5:52PM

6:04PM
7:43PM
8:15AM

8:21PM
8:45AM

9:17PM
9:47AM

10:05PM
10:31AM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

12:23AM

12:35PM
12:45AM

1:20PM
2:06AM

2:05PM
2:44AM

2:52PM
12:23AM

3:54AM
3:52PM

4:37AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
191715151112131214151415161417161415
Low °C
17141513911121111131314141215151213
Chill °C (?)
191714141011121114151415161317161415
Sunrise
--7:09--7:03--7:03--7:11--7:13--7:13
Sunset
5:37--5:34--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.5

S
1.2

SSW
1.0

S
1.8

S
1.7

SSW
1.4

SSW
1.2

S
1.1

S
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.9

S
0.9

SSW
0.7

ENE
0.5

S
0.8

ENE
0.8

ENE
Period (s)1414146710101010988131361267
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

NNE
0.2

ESE
0.5

NNE
0.5

N
0.2

ENE
0.2

S
0.2

E
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.6

E
0.5

E
0.4

E
0.1

E
0.4

SSW
0.1

E
0.3

S
0.3

S
Period (s)911648161116151410101051311109
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.8

NNE
0.9

NNE
0.3

NW
1.6

SSW
1.6

SSW

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-

-

-
0.2

NNW
0.7

NE

-
0.4

NE
0.4

NNW
0.6

N
0.7

NNW
1.2

NE

-
Period (s)66377----34-93546-


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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beach and reef
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beach and reef
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