Ward Beach Surf Guide
Ward Beach in Kaikoura and Marlborough is a reasonably exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around low tide. Rarely crowded here. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Ward Beach Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 13.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Ward Beach:
The best conditions reported for surf at Ward Beach occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Ward Beach Surf:
Friday, 5 June 2026, 02:44 Local time| Vendredi 05 | ||||
| 3AM | 6AM | 9AM | 12PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- off |
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