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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
3

2

2

2

2

0

5

4

3

0

4

3

3

3

3

3

2

2

1

1

2

0

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2

ESE
1.3

E
1.1

ESE
0.9

ESE
0.6

S
0.6

S
0.6

ESE
3.5

S
2.3

S
1.7

S
1.7

S
1.6

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.6

S
1.5

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.5

S
1.6

SSW
Period(s) (?)1212121116161014131111131312121312121111106
Energy(?)4485093532793643788142191760842101092598658092598382935920714969236
Wind
(km/h)
0
5
10
5
15
5
35
20
5
10
15
5
20
15
10
5
5
15
5
10
5
20
Wind State(?)glassglasscross-
off
glasscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

2:44PM
1.47
2:54AM
1.96

3:37PM
1.47

4:03AM
1.57
4:28PM
1.47

4:53AM
1.53
5:17PM
1.47

5:47AM
1.45
6:18PM
1.56

6:28AM
1.46
6:52PM
1.48

7:15AM
1.43

7:47PM
1.44
8:02AM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)


8:39PM
0.43
9:10AM
0.45

9:47PM
0.12
10:21AM
0.14

10:40PM
0.14
11:10AM
0.15

11:40PM
0.60
12:05PM
0.18

12:34AM
0.65
12:43PM
0.19

1:07AM
0.22

1:47PM
0.76
2:08AM
0.23

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
----1-2-------------16
High °C
19202020151511101113131715231921221619211813
Low °C
17201817141210101011121413211719211416191212
Chill °C (?)
192020201415881012121714231921221619211811
Sunrise
7:35--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:35--7:41--7:41--7:39
Sunset
-7:22--7:21--7:19--7:13--7:15--7:14--7:12--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.2

ESE
1.3

E
1.1

ESE
0.9

ESE
0.9

ESE
0.9

ESE
0.6

ESE
3.5

S
2.3

S
1.7

S
1.7

S
1.6

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.6

S
1.5

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.5

S
0.4

NW
Period (s)1212121111111014131111131312121312121111105
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

S
0.3

SSW
0.4

NNE
0.3

NNE
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.1

NE
0.5

ESE
0.4

ESE
0.5

S
0.8

S
0.2

ESE
0.1

SE
0.3

E
1.0

S
0.5

NE
0.6

NE
1.1

N
0.4

NNE
0.3

E
0.3

ENE
0.3

SSW
Period (s)7655166810101615111010145664101018
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.2

NNE

-

-

-
0.6

S
0.2

N
2.0

S

-

-

-

-
0.5

NNE

-
0.4

NE
1.0

NNE
1.0

NNE
1.3

NNE
1.8

N

-
0.4

ENE

-
1.6

SSW
Period (s)4---446----3-34566-6-6



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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