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.

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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
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
3
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.9
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
1.2
N
6
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.8
NNE
6
0.5
NE
9
0.6
NE
6
2
S
10
Energy kJ
224
224
298
127
85
56
40
44
306
340
165
120
102
102
127
41
40
46
41
32
818
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
SW
10
E
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
SE
5
SE
5
NW
5
NNE
5
E
5
NW
0
WSW
5
ENE
10
NNW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:37PM1.39m
1:58AM1.32m
2:21PM1.40m
2:45AM1.33m
3:06PM1.41m
3:30AM1.38m
3:59PM1.39m
4:31AM1.34m
4:47PM1.41m
5:06AM1.52m
5:31PM1.49m
5:57AM1.59m
6:23PM1.51m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.32m
8:02AM0.30m
8:35PM0.28m
8:49AM0.27m
9:19PM0.24m
9:37AM0.23m
10:04PM0.20m
10:44AM0.20m
10:52PM0.16m
11:21AM0.15m
11:41PM0.13m
12:16PM0.12m
00:33AM0.10m
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light rain
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Max °C
15
17
12
18
19
18
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18
18
21
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20
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18
18
23
23
19
16
10
10
Min °C
15
16
11
17
19
13
15
18
17
20
20
17
16
17
16
21
21
17
12
10
10
Chill °C
15
17
12
18
19
18
16
18
18
21
20
20
18
18
18
23
23
19
14
7
9
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6:26
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6:22
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6:16
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7:52
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7:55
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7:57
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7:59
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Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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