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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.

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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

1

1

0

1

1

0

1

0

0

2

1

0

1

1

1

1

2

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2

ENE
1.0

ENE
1.1

ENE
1.0

ENE
0.7

ENE
0.5

ENE
1.4

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.8

NE
0.2

SSW
0.2

SSW
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.7

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
1.3

NE
0.6

ENE
Period(s) (?)101010101096591413141414131211111212712
Energy(?)285212309211176651627211245395495174251181167117147137195189
Wind
(km/h)
5
15
5
5
5
20
20
20
15
10
5
10
10
10
15
20
5
15
5
0
15
5
Wind State(?)cross-
on
cross-
on
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off
onononcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)

6:04PM
1.51

6:14AM
1.47
6:36PM
1.33

6:50AM
1.90

7:09PM
1.78
7:30AM
1.88

7:52PM
1.76
8:28AM
1.46

8:48PM
1.32
9:12AM
1.44

9:42PM
1.25
10:00AM
1.54

10:18PM
1.27
10:46AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:45AM
0.70

11:58PM
0.29
12:35PM
0.30

12:42AM
0.30

1:21PM
0.30
1:13AM
0.70

1:45PM
0.70
1:54AM
0.69

3:00PM
0.30
2:54AM
0.33

3:36PM
0.31
3:47AM
0.31

4:19PM
0.31

4:29AM
0.69
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
--------1--142--------
High °C
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Low °C
19201822221212131215161312121216191519191623
Chill °C (?)
19201823232111121114161412111216201420201824
Sunrise
5:50--5:48--5:47--5:48--5:47--5:46--5:43--5:45
Sunset
-8:30--8:30--8:25--8:34--8:35--8:30--8:30--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.2

ENE
1.0

ENE
1.1

ENE
1.0

ENE
0.9

NE
0.6

NNE
0.2

NNW
0.2

SSW
0.7

SSE
0.5

SE
0.4

SE
0.3

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.7

S
0.8

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
1.3

NE
0.6

ENE
Period (s)101010107661555591414131211111212712
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

SSW
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.7

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.2

SSW
0.1

NW
0.2

SSW
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.3

SE
0.3

ENE
0.5

SSE
0.4

SSW
0.2

ENE
0.3

ESE
0.2

ESE
0.2

E
0.1

E
0.6

SSW
0.5

E
Period (s)1534161091451499495595666127
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.1

NE
1.1

NE

-

-
0.9

SW
1.4

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.8

NE

-

-

-
0.3

SE

-
0.7

ESE
0.7

E
0.9

E
0.9

NNW
1.3

NNW
1.7

NNW

-
0.9

NNE
Period (s)-46--4659---4-455456-6



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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