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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
0.5

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.9

SSW
0.8

S
0.7

SSW
0.8

SSW
1.7

S
1.7

SSW
1.4

S
1.2

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.7

SSW
Period(s) (?)141313101014141414141313111110151515
Energy(?)25095929210430824321326911581058694357297164284288222
Wind
(km/h)
15
5
5
5
10
10
5
10
10
15
30
5
5
25
25
5
5
5
Wind State(?)offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offonoffoffoffcross-
off
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:01AM

2:24PM
2:45AM

3:14PM

3:26AM
1:58AM
3:57PM

4:12AM
4:36PM

4:56AM
5:28PM

5:49AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

8:07AM
7:49PM

8:30PM
8:50AM

9:24PM
9:36AM

10:02PM
10:24AM

10:49PM
11:07AM

8:22AM
11:36PM


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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
141616141514141614121518161616152019
Low °C
131314131413131513121417141414141617
Chill °C (?)
131616141413131614111318161515142019
Sunrise
-6:56--7:03--7:03--6:58--7:00--7:07-
Sunset
--5:40--5:42--5:40--5:38--5:36--5:37
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.9

SSW
0.8

S
0.7

SSW
0.8

SSW
1.7

S
1.7

SSW
1.4

S
1.2

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.7

SSW
Period (s)141313101014141414141313111110151515
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

NW
0.4

SSW
0.3

S
0.3

ESE
0.5

S
0.4

ESE
0.3

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.2

SSE
0.3

ENE
0.3

E
0.3

E
0.4

NNE
0.1

E
0.4

SSW
0.7

NE
0.6

NE
0.6

NE
Period (s)68114144410118777814577
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-
0.2

SSE
0.3

NNE

-
0.3

SSW
0.3

ENE
0.7

SSW
0.8

S
0.4

NNE
1.3

NNW
0.2

NNE
0.5

S
0.4

NW
0.5

NNW
1.2

NNE

-
0.4

ENE
Period (s)--23-341053553635-5


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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