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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
2

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

8

4

4

3

3

2

0

1

1

1

3

3

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7

ENE
1.1

ENE
1.1

NE
1.1

ENE
1.3

SSW
1.3

S
3.0

S
3.5

S
4.5

S
5.5

S
5.5

SSW
3.5

S
2.5

SSE
1.6

SSW
1.1

SE
1.0

SE
1.1

S
0.9

SE
0.7

SE
0.6

SE
0.6

ESE
1.2

E
Period(s) (?)6667677810101210981211811109912
Energy(?)4311189314621420183617144019737115370474022941022968556135305195134105497
Wind
(km/h)
10
5
10
30
20
20
45
40
50
45
25
35
15
5
0
5
10
10
5
5
5
15
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglassglassglasscross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:27AM
1.41

2:46PM
1.30
3:12AM
1.43

3:22PM
1.77
3:54AM
1.48

4:19PM
1.28

4:38AM
1.51
4:52PM
1.81

5:15AM
1.92
5:42PM
1.37

6:06AM
1.54
6:27PM
1.39

6:55AM
1.54

7:28PM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)

8:41AM
0.36

8:49PM
0.32
9:26AM
0.34

9:32PM
0.30
10:12AM
0.32

10:18PM
0.26
10:54AM
0.30

11:02PM
0.53
11:31AM
0.54

11:57PM
0.20
12:23PM
0.23

12:39AM
0.65

1:32PM
0.68
1:34AM
0.63
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
------14645395-29------
High °C
21232516151515131313161415171515171817191919
Low °C
20222314141414121212151314151515161716181916
Chill °C (?)
21232515141413101010151214171515161817191919
Sunrise
-6:43--6:43--6:45--6:43--6:48--6:47--6:50--
Sunset
--8:34--8:32--8:30--8:30--8:28--8:27--8:22-
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.3

ENE
1.1

ENE
0.2

S
1.1

ENE
0.7

ENE
0.6

E
0.2

E
0.9

E
1.0

E
2.5

E
5.5

S
3.0

SE
2.5

SSE
1.4

S
1.5

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.6

SE
0.6

ESE
1.2

E
Period (s)7697889101212111198888779912
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

S
0.3

S
0.1

SE
0.2

E
0.1

E
0.1

S

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.8

E
1.3

SE
1.1

SE
1.0

SE
0.8

SE
0.9

SE
0.7

SE
0.6

S
0.6

S
0.6

S
Period (s)10910131316------1091211111110776
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.7

ENE
1.6

NE
1.1

NE
1.4

SW
1.3

SSW
1.3

S
3.0

S
3.5

S
4.5

S
5.5

S
5.5

SSW
3.5

S
2.5

SSW
1.6

SSW
1.3

SSW

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
Period (s)6665677810101210887-------



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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