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
0
0
3
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
3
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
16
1.1
E
6
1.8
ENE
6
2.4
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
5
1.3
NNE
6
0.8
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
1.5
N
5
1.5
N
6
1.4
S
6
3
S
8
3.5
S
9
3.5
S
9
Energy kJ
198
85
222
582
168
45
38
57
25
20
111
63
21
131
144
151
985
1903
1775
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
E
10
SW
5
S
15
ENE
5
NW
0
NNE
5
SSW
10
WNW
0
S
0
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
30
SSW
20
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:51AM1.52m
5:15PM1.53m
5:26AM1.95m
6:05PM1.50m
6:20AM1.97m
6:54PM1.46m
7:19AM1.53m
7:43PM1.42m
8:23AM1.44m
8:31PM1.39m
8:55AM1.50m
9:20PM1.36m
Low Tide
10:39PM0.11m
11:05AM0.11m
11:31PM0.12m
11:46AM0.47m
00:19AM0.15m
12:37PM0.51m
1:07AM0.18m
1:49PM0.19m
1:54AM0.21m
2:47PM0.19m
2:42AM0.25m
3:18PM0.26m
3:29AM0.28m
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Max °C
11
20
20
17
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18
23
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21
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13
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8
8
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Min °C
11
17
20
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19
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22
16
14
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8
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7
Chill °C
10
20
20
17
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20
18
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19
18
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13
8
5
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7:39
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Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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