Clarence River Surf Guide
Clarence River in Kaikoura is an exposed point/Rivermouth break that has consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the southwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Clarence River Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 13.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Clarence River:
The best conditions reported for surf at Clarence River occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.
Clarence River Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 00:57 Local time| Mer | Jeudi 04 | |||
| 9PM | 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | on | cross- on |
cross- on |
cross- off |
















