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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
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2

1

1

3

3

2

3

3

3

3

3

0

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

5

Wave Height (m) & direction
0.7

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

S
0.8

S
1.1

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
1.3

S
1.4

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
1.8

S
2.4

S
1.6

SSE
1.9

S
1.8

S
2.0

S
2.3

S
2.2

S
2.3

S
Period(s) 9131211161414161413131212151414141213151518
Energy93220151168592531456867847742647518498251223331534131910281361234021033196
Wind
(km/h)
15
10
10
5
10
5
15
10
5
5
5
15
15
10
5
10
10
5
10
5
5
5
Wind Statecross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
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off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)

10:02PM
1.62
10:20AM
1.51

10:46PM
1.67
11:03AM
1.95

11:43PM
1.57

12:14PM
1.46
12:37AM
1.51

1:07PM
1.44
1:27AM
1.45

3:24PM
1.56
2:16AM
1.40

2:44PM
1.44

3:02AM
1.37
3:42PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:32PM
0.03

4:14AM
0.05
4:36PM
0.07

4:57AM
0.44
5:27PM
0.11

6:03AM
0.11

6:23PM
0.16
7:06AM
0.14

7:16PM
0.21
7:55AM
0.18

8:08PM
0.25
8:29AM
0.22

8:58PM
0.27
9:13AM
0.25

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Rain (mm)
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High °C
1615131411131312151514121091011121413121413
Low °C
161212139101111121412129889101212121311
Chill °C (?)
15151314101212121515141187810111412111413
Sunrise
--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:41-
Sunset
5:07--5:06--5:05--5:05--5:04--5:05--5:02--5:01
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.7

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

S
0.8

S
1.1

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
1.3

S
1.4

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
1.5

S
2.4

S
1.6

SSE
1.9

S
1.8

S
2.0

S
2.3

S
2.2

S
2.3

S
Period (s)9131211161414161413131212151414141213151518
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.1

E
0.5

N
0.1

SE
0.1

SE
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.5

S
0.4

NE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.5

NE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.9

SSE
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.4

NE
0.3

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE
Period (s)114111211101611101010101011111811115101010
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.6

ENE
0.9

N
0.6

S

-
0.4

NE
0.3

NE
0.4

ENE
0.5

NE
0.6

NE

-

-
0.3

SSW
0.7

S
1.8

S

-

-

-
0.5

NNE
0.6

SSW

-

-

-
Period (s)344-112334--3415---44---



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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