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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

2

2

2

0

5

4

3

3

4

4

3

4

3

3

3

2

1

1

1

2

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3

E
1.2

E
0.9

ESE
0.5

S
0.6

S
1.9

S
3.5

S
2.2

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.9

S
1.8

S
1.4

S
1.6

S
1.7

S
1.5

S
1.2

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSE
0.5

S
Period(s) (?)1212111616614131111141312141312121111101316
Energy(?)5584052832003663454216163869575513131060780110497774060024117096113298
Wind
(km/h)
5
5
5
10
5
25
20
5
10
10
10
15
15
10
5
5
10
5
5
10
15
5
Wind State(?)crossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
oncross-
off
offcross-
on
offcross-
on
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

3:21AM
1.49

3:37PM
1.47

4:03AM
1.57
4:28PM
1.47

4:59AM
1.48
5:17PM
1.47

5:49AM
1.58
6:05PM
1.48

6:28AM
1.46


7:15AM
1.43

7:47PM
1.44
8:02AM
1.39

Low Tide
/ height (m)

9:04PM
0.12
9:31AM
0.14

9:47PM
0.12
10:21AM
0.14

10:45PM
0.56
11:18AM
0.16

11:40PM
0.60
12:06PM
0.70

12:18AM
0.19
12:43PM
0.19

1:10AM
0.20

1:29PM
0.22
2:08AM
0.23

2:34PM
0.77
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-----41--------------1
High °C
21201917151011111415131523182222211920181414
Low °C
21191715121010101213121421162020161819141413
Chill °C (?)
212019171479111314131423182222211920181314
Sunrise
--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:35--7:41--7:41--7:43-
Sunset
7:22--7:16--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:12--7:09
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.3

E
1.2

E
0.9

ESE
0.6

NW
0.9

ESE
0.6

ESE
3.5

S
2.2

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.9

S
1.8

S
1.4

S
1.6

S
1.7

S
1.5

S
1.2

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSE
0.9

SSE
Period (s)121211511101413111114131214131212111110135
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.3

S
0.5

ESE
0.6

SSE
0.1

E
0.5

ESE
0.4

ESE
0.4

S
0.8

S
0.2

ESE
0.2

ESE
0.7

S
0.6

NE
0.3

NE
0.3

E
0.7

NE
0.4

NE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.3

SSE
0.5

S
Period (s)66181157101016151110154510661010916
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.0

NNE

-
0.2

SSW
0.7

NW
0.2

NNE
1.9

S

-

-

-
0.5

NE

-

-
0.5

NE
1.0

NE

-
0.9

NE
1.5

NNE

-
0.5

ENE

-
0.6

SE
0.8

ESE
Period (s)5-7526---3--35-66-6-45



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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