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. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around low tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Ward Beach Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 11.3°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:
Monday, 19 October 2026, 08:16 Local time| maandag 19 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | cross- off |
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