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Kaikōura surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.5 m 6 s NE · Swell 2: 0.2 m 8 s NE · Swell 3: 0.2 m 12 s SE
Best window this week: Wednesday 10:00 NZDT — 5.6 0.7 m (2.4 ft) at 14 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (118° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 2.2 B 4 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 8 s | NE | 10 kt cross-offshore | 06:09–20:09 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.8 B 7 · A 1 | 0.4–0.6 m (1.4–2.0 ft) | 10 s | SE | 4 kt glassy | 06:07–20:10 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 5.6 B 8 · A 3 | 0.6–0.8 m (1.9–2.8 ft) | 12 s | S | 6 kt glassy | 06:06–20:11 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 4.5 B 6 · A 2 | 0.7–1.0 m (2.3–3.4 ft) | 10 s | S | 4 kt glassy | 06:05–20:12 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 3.0 B 4 · A 2 | 1.0–1.2 m (3.2–4.1 ft) | 7 s | ENE | 5 kt glassy | 06:04–20:14 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 1.9 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8–1.0 m (2.5–3.2 ft) | 6 s | ENE | 8 kt glassy | 06:02–20:15 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 3.2 B 5 · A 1 | 0.7–1.0 m (2.3–3.2 ft) | 7 s | ENE | 7 kt cross-onshore | 06:01–20:16 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 01:00 | 1.5 B 4 · A 0 | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) | 8 s NE | 1 kt NW glassy |
| Tue 04:00 | 3.7 B 8 · A 1 | 0.5 m (1.7 ft) | 12 s SE | 2 kt WSW glassy |
| Tue 07:00 | 2.8 B 7 · A 1 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 12 s SE | 5 kt NNE glassy |
| Tue 10:00 | 2.0 B 6 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.4 ft) | 12 s SE | 6 kt E cross-onshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 1.9 B 6 · A 0 | 0.4 m (1.4 ft) | 12 s SE | 6 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 2.3 B 6 · A 1 | 0.5 m (1.5 ft) | 11 s SE | 3 kt S glassy |
| Tue 19:00 | 1.0 B 3 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 8 s ENE | 1 kt SW glassy |
| Tue 22:00 | 0.8 B 3 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.7 ft) | 7 s ENE | 8 kt SW cross-shore |
| Wed 01:00 | 4.6 B 8 · A 2 | 0.6 m (1.9 ft) | 14 s S | 8 kt SW cross-shore |
| Wed 04:00 | 0.6 B 2 · A 0 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 5 s SE | 6 kt SW cross-shore |
| Wed 07:00 | 0.8 B 2 · A 0 | 0.7 m (2.4 ft) | 5 s SE | 4 kt SSW glassy |
| Wed 10:00 | 5.6 B 8 · A 3 | 0.7 m (2.4 ft) | 14 s S | 4 kt E glassy |
| Wed 13:00 | 5.0 B 7 · A 2 | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) | 14 s S | 6 kt ENE cross-onshore |
| Wed 16:00 | 5.2 B 8 · A 3 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 14 s S | 3 kt ESE glassy |
| Wed 19:00 | 5.6 B 7 · A 3 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 14 s S | 6 kt SW cross-shore |
| Wed 22:00 | 6.2 B 8 · A 4 | 0.8 m (2.8 ft) | 14 s S | 7 kt SW cross-offshore |
Kaikōura tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (NZDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Tue 03 Nov | High 00:00 (+0.7 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 06:10 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) · High 12:30 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 19:00 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 01:00 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 07:10 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) · High 13:30 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 19:50 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 02:00 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 08:10 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 14:20 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 20:40 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 02:50 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 09:10 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) · High 15:20 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 21:30 (-0.7 m / -2.1 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 03:50 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 10:00 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 16:10 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 22:20 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 04:40 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 10:50 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 17:00 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 23:10 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) |
| Mon 09 Nov | High 05:30 (+0.7 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 11:40 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 17:50 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.3 Mangamaunu 13 km · 0.7 m (2.2 ft) now
- 0.0 Taranaki Reserve 126 km · 0.8 m (2.5 ft) now
- 2.9 New Brighton 145 km · 0.7 m (2.3 ft) now
- 2.8 Sumner 150 km · 0.7 m (2.3 ft) now
- 0.2 Lyall Bay 150 km · 1.9 m (6.3 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Auckland). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-42.50, 173.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.