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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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4

4

4

4

4

3

3

2

2

2

0

2

2

2

3

1

1

1

2

2

1

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9

ENE
2.5

ENE
2.5

ENE
2.1

ENE
2.1

E
2.5

E
2.2

E
1.5

E
0.9

E
0.9

E
0.9

E
0.2

S
0.9

E
0.7

E
1.0

S
1.1

S
1.4

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
1.2

NNW
1.6

N
0.3

ESE
Period(s) (?)678911121110141413412129911996612
Energy(?)241114914261108102619701238689464425320124321024325353019813413622533
Wind
(km/h)
25
15
15
10
15
5
5
10
20
10
10
20
15
5
10
10
10
10
5
30
20
5
Wind State(?)cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
onoffoncross-
on
offoffcross-
on
offcross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

12:35AM
1.30















3:51AM
2.02
4:17PM
2.06



Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:47PM
0.34
6:14PM
0.29
7:50AM
0.52














10:06AM
0.42




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Summary
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Rain (mm)
--8261--------------8--
High °C
22191917181819171817151416161717151719161916
Low °C
19171716171819141515111415121515131618151715
Chill °C (?)
22191917181819171817151215161717151719151916
Sunrise
--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:58--6:58--6:56-
Sunset
5:59--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:47
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.1

S
2.0

E
1.8

ENE
1.6

E
2.1

E
2.5

E
2.2

E
1.5

E
0.9

E
0.9

E
0.9

E
0.4

ESE
0.9

E
0.7

E
1.0

S
1.1

S
1.4

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.8

N
0.3

ESE
0.9

NNE
Period (s)1389911121110149131212129911996126
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.1

S
0.1

S
0.1

S
0.1

S

-
0.3

SSW
0.3

NNE
0.7

E
0.9

E
0.9

E
0.6

E
0.3

NW
0.2

SSW
0.5

S
0.6

E
0.5

E
0.4

E
0.3

ESE
0.4

NE
0.1

NW
0.3

SSW
0.3

ESE
Period (s)61298-55159148581111111014515812
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.9

ENE
2.5

ENE
2.5

ENE
2.1

ENE
0.7

SW

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-
0.4

NW
0.9

NNW

-

-

-
0.4

ENE
0.5

N
0.4

WNW

-

-

-
0.3

NNW
1.2

NNW
1.6

N
2.2

N
Period (s)67894--34---363---2667



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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