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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 (?)
3.0

S
2.0

S
1.6

S
1.5

S
1.1

S
1.2

E
0.8

S
1.0

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.6

S
0.6

S
0.6

E
1.5

NNE
0.7

E
0.8

E
0.7

E
Period(s) (?)11111111111015171514121111106121111
Energy(?)2005976663536269279283625397243104868569153138155118
Wind
(km/h)
30
20
20
10
10
15
5
0
10
10
5
10
10
0
5
5
15
15
Wind State(?)offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offglasscross-
on
offglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

9:35AM

9:03PM
9:48PM
10:12AM

10:35PM
10:59AM

11:22PM
11:37AM

12:13AM
12:42PM

9:35AM
1:09AM

1:30PM
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:23AM

3:35PM

4:09AM
4:20PM

4:56AM
5:05PM
3:23AM

5:28AM
5:45PM

6:39AM
6:49PM

7:24AM

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
----------2-----21
High °C
111312111414121415141313152123191313
Low °C
111312111312111314131313151722151312
Chill °C (?)
8111091313121415141312152123191212
Sunrise
-7:39--7:39--7:35--7:41--7:43--7:43-
Sunset
--7:17--7:15--7:10--7:13--7:10--7:08
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.1

SE
0.2

ESE
1.6

S
0.2

ESE
1.1

S
1.2

E
1.0

ESE
1.0

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.6

S
0.6

S
0.6

S
0.6

E
0.6

NE
0.7

E
0.8

E
0.7

E
Period (s)1312111211108171514121111106121111
Swell2 (m) & direction
-
0.2

ESE
0.2

ESE
0.2

SSW
0.4

S
0.6

S
0.8

S
0.6

SE
0.6

SE
0.6

ESE
0.6

ESE
0.5

E
0.4

SE
0.4

SSW
0.6

E
0.6

NE
0.3

NNE
0.3

SSW
Period (s)-12121415151588878712107515
Wind waves (m) & direction
3.0

S
2.0

S

-
1.5

S
1.0

S
1.0

S
0.7

S

-

-

-

-

-
0.2

NNE
0.7

NNE
1.5

NNE

-
0.6

SSW
1.3

S
Period (s)1111-1171010-----246-35


Kaikoura and Marlborough Surf Breaks

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