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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

SSW
0.8

S
0.8

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.9

SSW
0.8

S
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
1.8

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
0.8

S
0.5

S
Period(s) (?)14141413131010141414141313131110914
Energy(?)3412612509511792102313246213207108780678443325293107
Wind
(km/h)
0
5
5
5
10
5
10
10
10
20
15
15
0
10
5
5
20
10
Wind State(?)glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassonoffglassoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

1:40PM
2:01AM

2:24PM
2:42AM

3:08PM
1:40PM

3:26AM
3:57PM

4:12AM
4:36PM

4:56AM
5:20PM

Low Tide
/ height (m)


7:33AM
7:45PM
8:16AM

8:36PM
8:59AM

9:24PM
9:36AM

10:12PM
10:28AM

7:45PM
10:49PM
11:07AM

11:45PM
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
161614151614151414161312171716171515
Low °C
141512121513141313141111151514151414
Chill °C (?)
16161415161315131315129171716171414
Sunrise
7:01--6:56--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:07--
Sunset
-5:45--5:40--5:42--5:39--5:38--5:36-
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.9

SSW
0.8

S
0.8

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.6

S
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.9

SSW
0.8

S
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
1.8

S
1.5

S
1.5

S
1.3

S
1.1

S
0.8

S
0.5

S
Period (s)1414141313101014141414131313111098
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.3

NE
0.3

ENE
0.2

NNW
0.4

SSW
0.3

S
0.3

S
0.5

S
0.3

E
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE
0.2

SSE
0.4

SSW
0.4

NE
0.2

E
0.4

NNE
0.4

NE
0.6

SSW
0.5

S
Period (s)595811131441010111877751014
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.6

SSW
0.4

NE

-

-
0.4

SE
0.4

ENE

-

-
0.3

ENE
0.8

SSW
0.8

S

-

-

-

-
0.6

NNE
0.4

NW
0.6

NE
Period (s)49--23--495----664


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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