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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 (?)
3.0

S
3.0

S
2.0

S
1.6

S
1.5

S
1.1

S
1.2

E
0.8

S
1.0

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.7

SSW
0.6

S
0.6

E
1.5

NNE
0.7

E
0.8

E
Period(s) (?)11111111111110151715141212111061211
Energy(?)189820059766635362692792836253972431041408569153138155
Wind
(km/h)
35
20
15
20
10
15
15
10
10
5
10
5
5
15
0
5
10
10
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
glassonoffglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

9:12PM
9:26AM

9:48PM
10:12AM

10:35PM
10:59AM
9:03PM

11:22PM
11:47AM

11:58PM
12:38PM

1:09AM

Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:32AM

3:35PM

4:09AM
4:20PM

4:56AM
5:05PM

5:43AM
5:45PM

2:52AM
6:33AM
3:23AM
6:44PM

7:30AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
131112121214141113141313151520222018
Low °C
121012121112121113131212151516221817
Chill °C (?)
10910101013131012141313151520222018
Sunrise
--7:39--7:39--7:35--7:41--7:43--7:43
Sunset
7:20--7:17--7:15--7:10--7:08--7:10--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.2

ESE
0.1

SE
0.2

ESE
1.6

S
0.2

ESE
1.1

S
1.2

E
1.0

ESE
1.0

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.7

SSW
0.6

S
0.6

E
0.6

NE
0.7

E
0.8

E
Period (s)1313121112111081715141212111061211
Swell2 (m) & direction
-

-
0.2

ESE
0.2

ESE
0.2

SSW
0.4

S
0.6

S
0.8

S
0.6

SE
0.6

SE
0.6

ESE
0.6

ESE
0.5

SE
0.4

SE
0.4

SSW
0.6

E
0.6

NE
0.3

NNE
Period (s)--121214151515888777121075
Wind waves (m) & direction
3.0

S
3.0

S
2.0

S

-
1.5

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.7

S

-

-

-

-

-
0.2

NNE
0.7

NNE
1.5

NNE

-
0.6

SSW
Period (s)111111-1171010-----246-3


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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