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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
2

3

1

1

1

0

1

1

0

1

3

3

2

2

2

2

0

2

2

1

2

1

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3

S
1.1

S
1.4

S
1.1

S
0.8

SSE
0.7

S
0.8

S
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.4

S
0.5

S
1.3

SSW
1.1

SSW
1.0

S
1.2

S
1.1

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.8

SSE
0.8

SSE
0.6

SSE
1.4

NE
Period(s) (?)10101099912121191414131111111010111097
Energy(?)3742896261991082112401005860127679767311340296326307232172123269
Wind
(km/h)
20
10
5
5
5
25
15
15
40
10
15
10
10
5
5
10
35
10
5
10
5
5
Wind State(?)onoffglasscross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
offoffonoffcross-
off
offcrossglassonoffonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

1:53AM
1.53

2:22PM
1.49
2:49AM
1.45

3:20PM
1.48
3:48AM
1.48

4:08PM
1.56

4:37AM
1.62
5:15PM
1.70

7:05AM
1.83


6:30AM
1.76


7:28AM
1.79

Low Tide
/ height (m)

7:45PM
0.60
8:04AM
0.20

8:37PM
0.16
8:58AM
0.14

9:35PM
0.12
10:01AM
0.10

10:21PM
0.06
10:53AM
0.04

11:28PM
0.63

1:24PM
0.26
12:31AM
0.61
12:53PM
-0.01
1:10PM
-0.01
1:10AM
-0.02

1:53PM
-0.01
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
15141214111320141419121516152022151413121821
Low °C
1511121491320131318111415141821141213121620
Chill °C (?)
1413121411112012121991416152022131413121821
Sunrise
--6:09--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01-
Sunset
8:06--8:07--8:08--8:09--8:05--8:13--8:12--8:15
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.3

S
1.1

S
1.2

S
1.1

S
0.8

SSE
0.7

S
0.8

S
0.9

NNE
0.5

S
0.4

S
0.5

S
1.3

SSW
1.1

SSW
1.0

S
1.2

S
1.1

S
1.1

S
0.9

S
0.8

S
0.8

SSE
0.6

SSE
1.4

NE
Period (s)101010999126119141413111111101091097
Swell2 (m) & direction
-
0.7

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.1

NE

-
0.5

S

-
0.6

S
0.1

E
0.4

NE
0.3

S
0.2

SSE
0.8

S
0.6

NE
0.3

NE
0.5

NE
0.3

SSE
0.8

SSE
0.8

SSE
0.5

S
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSE
Period (s)-554-12-1294912166471311119159
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.9

ENE
0.9

NE
1.4

S

-
0.5

N
0.9

NNW
1.0

NE
1.5

N
1.4

NNW
0.4

NE
1.0

NNW
0.7

N
1.3

NNW

-
0.7

NNE

-
1.0

NNW
0.6

SSW

-
0.9

NNE
0.4

NE
2.5

NNE
Period (s)4510-545665545-5-64-547



Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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