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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 (?)
0.5

S
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.9

S
0.9

S
0.8

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

SSW
2.0

S
2.1

S
1.7

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.8

S
0.5

SSW
0.5

S
1.5

NNE
0.5

S
Period(s) (?)1110101414141414141414111191315615
Energy(?)597592320297250254207158517591036335233108102113158112
Wind
(km/h)
5
10
5
5
10
5
15
10
10
5
5
10
25
5
30
5
5
10
Wind State(?)glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassoffoffcross-
on
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

2:24PM
2:45AM

3:14PM

3:28AM
3:52PM

2:18PM
4:19AM
4:43PM

5:00AM
5:20PM

5:49AM

6:04PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)


8:30PM
8:16AM
8:59AM

9:15PM
9:41AM

10:02PM
10:32AM

10:49PM
11:19AM

11:36PM
8:30PM

12:11PM
12:23AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
161614151413151412161716161415192016
Low °C
131312131313141211141714141214151715
Chill °C (?)
161614141412141310161716151413192016
Sunrise
7:01--7:03--7:01--7:05--7:00--7:07--
Sunset
-5:44--5:42--5:40--5:38--5:37--5:36-
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.5

S
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.9

S
0.9

S
0.8

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

SSW
2.0

S
2.1

S
1.7

S
1.2

S
1.0

S
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.6

ENE
0.7

NE
0.5

S
Period (s)11101014141414141414141111995615
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.3

S
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.3

E
0.2

E
0.4

ENE
0.3

E
0.2

E
0.4

NE
0.4

SSE
0.4

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.5

NE
Period (s)139139910106879610141315156
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.3

NE

-
0.3

SW
0.3

S

-

-
0.6

S

-
0.4

NE
0.4

NE

-
1.4

NW
0.4

NE
0.4

NNE
0.9

NE
1.5

NNE

-
Period (s)-2-23--4-74-73356-


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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