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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
1

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

2

1

1

3

3

1

4

4

Wave Height (m) & direction
0.8

SSE
0.6

SSE
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.9

NNE
0.7

NE
0.2

SSE
0.8

NNE
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.3

S
0.3

SSE
0.9

NNE
0.9

SSW
0.7

S
0.6

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
0.5

S
1.4

S
1.4

S
Period(s) 8810995697910111051312111414141514
Energy114959659798048106891326249430514610960353719210771017
Wind
(km/h)
5
15
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
5
5
10
10
5
5
10
5
5
15
5
10
5
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off
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off
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off
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off
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High Tide
/ height (m)

5:58PM
1.78

6:25AM
1.58

6:56PM
1.80
7:23AM
2.09

7:47PM
2.25
8:22AM
1.57

8:53PM
1.76
9:21AM
1.54

9:51PM
1.70
10:20AM
1.51

10:53PM
1.60
11:18AM
1.49
12:44PM
1.63
11:43PM
1.57
11:56AM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:55AM
0.01

12:22AM
0.01

12:37PM
-0.01
1:21AM
-0.00

1:35PM
-0.01
2:10AM
0.34

2:34PM
0.00

3:18AM
0.02
3:32PM
0.03

4:14AM
0.05
4:30PM
0.07

5:10AM
0.08


5:52AM
0.48
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
10121013131214161417191719181714131212131416
Low °C
8101010121212141314161214181413121112121214
Chill °C (?)
1011913131214161317191719181713131210131416
Sunrise
7:28--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:39
Sunset
-5:09--5:09--5:08--5:07--5:07--5:06--5:07--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

SSE
0.6

SSE
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.5

S
0.5

NE
0.7

NE
0.4

NE
0.8

NNE
0.4

NNE
0.3

NE
0.3

S
0.3

SSE
0.4

NE
0.9

SSW
0.7

S
0.6

S
1.2

S
1.2

S
0.7

S
1.4

S
1.4

S
Period (s)881099567775111051312111414101514
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.4

E
0.4

E
0.3

ENE
0.4

SSE
0.3

SSE
0.2

SSE
0.2

ENE
0.2

S
0.2

S
0.3

NE

-
0.3

SSE
0.4

NE
0.3

NE
0.1

NE
0.2

ENE
0.1

NE
0.5

ESE
0.8

ENE
0.9

ENE
Period (s)10104410899109105-10555610456
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.4

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.9

NNE

-
1.1

NNE

-

-
0.6

NNE

-

-
0.9

NNE

-
0.4

SSW
0.7

S

-
0.1

NE

-
1.2

NE

-
Period (s)-34445-6--7--5-35-6-5-



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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