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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 (?)
0.9

S
1.5

S
2.5

SSW
3.0

S
3.5

S
2.3

S
1.8

S
1.3

S
0.8

E
1.4

ESE
0.8

SSW
1.0

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.7

E
Period(s) (?)871011111111111110151615131212119
Energy(?)10422614022382338911748074101493862965823922361031348587
Wind
(km/h)
15
10
20
35
30
15
15
10
15
15
10
5
5
10
5
5
25
5
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)

8:34PM
8:51AM

9:03PM
9:26AM

9:48PM
8:19PM
10:12AM

10:42PM
11:05AM

11:22PM
11:47AM

12:13AM
12:38PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)

2:59AM
2:29PM

3:02PM
3:23AM

3:10PM

4:09AM
4:28PM

5:03AM
5:05PM

2:36AM
5:43AM
5:53PM

6:33AM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
26----1-----------
High °C
151012131112131214131114141314151421
Low °C
10911121111111112121112131212151419
Chill °C (?)
147910810111113121014141214151321
Sunrise
--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:35--7:41--7:43
Sunset
7:21--7:20--7:17--7:15--7:10--7:08--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.9

S
0.5

S
1.9

S
0.2

ESE
0.1

SE
0.1

SE
0.2

ESE
1.3

S
0.8

E
1.4

ESE
1.1

E
1.0

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.8

ESE
0.7

S
0.6

S
0.7

E
Period (s)81111131312121111108161513812119
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

SSW
0.1

SE
0.2

ESE

-

-
0.2

ESE
0.2

SSW
0.2

ESE
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.8

SSW
0.6

ESE
0.6

SE
0.6

ESE
0.6

S
0.5

SE
0.4

SE
0.4

NE
Period (s)121313--1213127151588812875
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.8

N
1.5

S
2.5

SSW
3.0

S
3.5

S
2.3

S
1.8

S

-
0.2

WSW
0.7

S
0.6

S

-

-

-

-

-
0.3

N
0.9

NNE
Period (s)571011111111-21010-----25


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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reef and point
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beach and reef
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beach and reef
beach
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Nearest