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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
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1

0

1

1

0

0

1

1

1

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9

S
0.8

S
0.6

SSE
0.5

SSE
0.9

NNE
0.4

E
0.6

S
0.2

SSW
0.4

ENE
1.3

S
0.8

S
0.5

S
0.7

E
0.5

S
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.5

S
1.3

ENE
Period(s) (?)1010101057513956981312131210101095
Energy(?)38736013012999305440621461068511414328425819811410210564166
Wind
(km/h)
20
5
5
5
10
10
10
5
30
20
10
5
15
10
5
5
30
10
15
10
10
15
Wind State(?)cross-
on
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off
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
onoffcrossoncross-
off
offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

8:56PM
1.59
9:03AM
1.55

9:30PM
1.46
9:54AM
1.48

10:14PM
1.92
10:35AM
1.87

11:13PM
1.41
11:35AM
1.36

12:03AM
1.40
12:24PM
1.33

12:52AM
1.39

1:13PM
1.30
1:40AM
1.40

2:00PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:06AM
0.56

3:24PM
0.14
3:44AM
0.17

4:12PM
0.19

4:18AM
0.59
5:00PM
0.23

5:27AM
0.28
6:00PM
0.23

6:17AM
0.32
6:33PM
0.31

7:04AM
0.37

7:19PM
0.33
7:54AM
0.36

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Rain (mm)
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High °C
21212223201921201614141516172023162020192022
Low °C
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Chill °C (?)
21212223201921201412131515172023142020192022
Sunrise
--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39-
Sunset
8:44--8:43--8:42--8:37--8:40--8:37--8:30--8:35
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.9

S
0.9

E
0.6

ENE
0.5

SSE
0.5

NE
0.4

E
0.6

S
0.4

SSE
0.4

ENE
0.4

E
0.8

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.5

S
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.5

S
0.4

S
Period (s)10661057559869813121312101010910
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.5

S
0.8

S
0.6

SSE
0.4

ESE
0.4

SSE
0.2

SSE
0.4

ESE
0.4

E
0.3

ESE
0.3

SSW
0.3

E
0.3

E
0.3

S
0.4

SSW
0.7

E
0.6

ENE
0.2

E
0.5

E
0.2

E
0.3

ESE
0.3

S
0.3

ESE
Period (s)12101079977614881385587931110
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.3

ENE
1.5

NE
0.2

SSW
0.6

ENE
0.9

NNE
0.5

S

-

-
0.4

S
1.3

S
0.7

ESE
0.6

E
0.7

E
0.7

E
0.9

ENE

-
0.5

N

-

-

-

-
1.3

ENE
Period (s)562654--5565855-3----5



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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