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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
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6

S
3.0

S
3.5

S
2.3

S
1.9

S
1.8

S
2.0

S
1.8

S
1.5

S
1.3

S
1.4

S
1.2

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.3

S
1.2

S
1.7

S
Period(s) (?)141715141413151413121014131315151414
Energy(?)999454751132125133210741676123173751343255710066907207115771047
Wind
(km/h)
5
15
10
5
10
10
5
5
5
15
20
10
10
5
10
5
5
40
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassonoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
onoffglassglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

12:15PM
12:42AM

1:06PM
1:34AM

12:10PM
2:00PM
2:28AM

2:58PM

3:24AM
3:54PM

4:21AM
4:50PM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

6:03AM

6:23PM
7:02AM

7:07PM
7:50AM

8:13PM
8:44AM

9:12PM
9:39AM
6:18PM

10:12PM
10:34AM

11:11PM
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Summary
clearsome cloudsclearclearsome cloudssome cloudsclearclearclearclearmod. rainrain shwrsclearsome cloudsclearclearclearlight rain
Rain (mm)
----------92-----2
High °C
13131213131214151412119121211141412
Low °C
12111011121112141212979101012127
Chill °C (?)
1211101212121415141087111210141410
Sunrise
7:16--7:16--7:18--7:16--7:20--7:22--
Sunset
-5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20-
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.6

S
3.0

S
3.5

S
2.3

S
1.9

S
1.8

S
2.0

S
1.8

S
1.5

S
1.3

S
0.7

SSW
1.7

S
1.7

S
1.4

S
1.3

S
1.3

S
1.2

S
0.2

ESE
Period (s)14171514141315141312148131315151411
Swell2 (m) & direction
1.3

E
1.1

E
0.3

ESE
0.7

E
0.6

E
0.5

E
0.4

E
0.3

E
0.4

NE
0.5

N
0.3

ENE
1.2

S
0.2

E
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.2

ESE
0.2

E
Period (s)111111101010109568149999129
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-

-

-
0.5

ENE

-

-
0.4

ENE

-

-
1.4

S
1.9

S

-

-

-

-

-
1.7

S
Period (s)----3--9--108-----14


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

beach
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reef and point
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beach and reef
beach
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