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)
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1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
3
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
S
16
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
16
0.3
S
9
1.8
ENE
6
2.2
NE
7
1
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
E
6
1.3
NE
5
1.1
NNE
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
Energy kJ
50
47
43
55
51
131
161
198
49
239
503
88
48
34
47
30
70
74
59
50
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
0
SSW
10
NE
20
ENE
5
NE
10
N
20
NE
10
NNW
5
NNE
5
E
10
WSW
10
S
15
ENE
5
NW
5
NE
10
SSW
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:12AM1.45m
3:34PM1.59m
4:00AM1.51m
4:25PM1.57m
6:15AM1.61m
5:15PM1.53m
5:41AM1.53m
6:05PM1.50m
6:20AM1.97m
6:54PM1.46m
7:19AM1.53m
7:43PM1.42m
Low Tide
9:05PM0.11m
9:15AM0.10m
9:51PM0.10m
10:12AM0.10m
10:39PM0.11m
12:33PM0.33m
11:31PM0.12m
11:58AM0.14m
00:19AM0.15m
12:37PM0.51m
1:07AM0.18m
1:49PM0.19m
1:54AM0.21m
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clear
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Max °C
15
13
14
12
12
15
15
12
17
21
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20
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17
19
18
23
23
21
Min °C
15
12
13
12
11
14
14
11
15
20
15
18
20
15
16
19
16
20
22
17
Chill °C
15
12
13
10
12
14
14
12
17
21
17
20
20
19
17
19
18
23
23
21
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6:43
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6:41
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6:39
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7:36
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Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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