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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

0

2

1

1

2

3

3

4

4

4

3

3

2

2

2

3

3

3

Wave Height (m) & direction
0.2

S
1.0

NNE
0.1

NE
0.8

SSE
0.4

S
0.7

SSW
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.9

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.5

S
1.6

S
1.6

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.5

SSE
1.0

SSE
0.9

S
1.3

S
1.5

S
Period(s) 137759131212151415161414131212610151514
Energy1610845445201153150362553698142710911026886604498355291500765961
Wind
(km/h)
10
5
20
5
15
5
10
5
0
5
15
10
5
0
5
5
10
5
5
5
10
10
Wind Statecross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffglasscross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)


8:53PM
1.76
10:01AM
1.41

9:51PM
1.70
10:20AM
1.51

10:53PM
1.60
11:28AM
1.40

11:43PM
1.57

12:14PM
1.46
12:37AM
1.51

1:07PM
1.44
1:27AM
1.45

1:43PM
1.87
2:16AM
1.40

Low Tide
/ height (m)

2:27PM
0.32

3:57AM
-0.04
3:32PM
0.03

4:14AM
0.05
4:30PM
0.07

5:22AM
0.06
5:27PM
0.11

6:03AM
0.11

6:23PM
0.16
6:54AM
0.15

7:16PM
0.21
7:42AM
0.19

8:08PM
0.25
8:29AM
0.22
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
17181512151613121212121115161516141315141419
Low °C
14171011151312121011111113151314131313121316
Chill °C (?)
17181411141612121211101015161516131315141419
Sunrise
7:33--7:31--7:35--7:33--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39
Sunset
-5:07--5:07--5:06--5:05--5:05--5:04--5:04--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.6

NNE
1.0

NNE
0.4

NE
0.8

SSE
0.5

SE
0.7

SSW
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.9

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
1.5

S
1.6

S
1.6

S
1.6

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
0.7

S
1.0

SSE
0.9

S
1.3

S
1.5

S
Period (s)675551312121514151614141312121110151514
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

ENE
0.3

S
0.1

NE
0.3

S
0.4

S
0.3

NE
0.2

NNE
0.1

SE
0.1

NE
0.1

NE
0.2

ENE
0.6

S
0.4

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

NE
0.4

SSW
0.5

S
0.8

SSE
0.3

ENE
0.4

ENE
Period (s)510710945121110122010510101013710105
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.5

N

-
1.1

SSW

-
0.5

NE
0.8

NE
0.6

SSW
0.4

S

-

-

-
0.4

NE
0.7

NE
1.0

NE

-

-
0.4

SSW
1.5

SSE

-
0.7

ENE
0.4

ENE

-
Period (s)6-4-3434---345--36-34-



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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