Ward Beach Surf Guide
Ward Beach in Kaikoura and Marlborough is a fairly exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around low tide. Rarely crowded here. Take care of the strong rips 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:
Sunday, 8 November 2026, 19:34 Local time| zondag 08 | ma | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | on | cross- on |
cross | cross- on |
















