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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18
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Best forecast wave conditions in Kaikoura and Marlborough
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
1
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
16
1.2
ESE
16
1.3
ESE
16
1.5
ESE
15
1.6
S
23
1.7
S
22
1.4
S
17
1.5
S
16
1
S
15
1.5
S
15
1.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSE
19
1.9
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
463
742
892
962
2666
2730
1174
1121
477
957
1139
533
1863
1028
683
413
192
96
50
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
WSW
5
SE
5
W
5
W
10
NE
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
ENE
5
WNW
10
SW
15
SSE
0
W
10
WNW
5
ENE
5
W
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:41AM1.58m
7:11PM1.74m
7:30AM2.05m
8:06PM1.68m
8:34AM1.53m
9:01PM1.60m
9:30AM1.50m
9:55PM1.52m
10:26AM1.47m
10:48PM1.45m
11:19AM1.45m
11:40PM1.39m
Low Tide
00:39AM-0.00m
12:54PM-0.04m
1:35AM0.01m
1:51PM0.00m
2:29AM0.04m
4:11PM0.26m
3:22AM0.08m
5:06PM0.35m
4:14AM0.13m
4:39PM0.19m
5:04AM0.18m
5:38PM0.24m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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Max °C
10
11
11
9
11
12
11
13
13
11
11
11
10
12
13
11
11
11
9
Min °C
9
10
10
9
8
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
8
9
11
10
10
9
9
Chill °C
9
11
11
9
11
11
10
12
13
11
9
9
10
12
13
11
10
10
8
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:48
7:48
7:47
7:46
7:46
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:14
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16

Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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