Ward Beach Surf Guide
Ward Beach in Kaikoura and Marlborough is a reasonably exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Ideal winds are from the northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around low tide. Rarely crowded here. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Ward Beach Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 13.4°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:
Saturday, 7 November 2026, 09:36 Local time| Sábado 07 | ||||
| 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | 7PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
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