Ward Beach Surf Guide
Ward Beach in Kaikoura and Marlborough is a fairly exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach break provides left and right handers. Best around low tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.
Ward Beach Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 13.2°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:
Monday, 26 October 2026, 21:14 Local time| Lundi 26 | Mar | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | off | off | cross- off |
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