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Diversion 77.3
#2083 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇳🇿 New Zealand · Marlborough District · near Blenheim
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score77.3 /100
Surfable days99% of the year
Clean days29% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell34% period 11 s+
Typical size1.5 m 5.0 ft median
Water16°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Diversion
The best time to surf Diversion is April, May, August. The season runs May to May. In May the water sits around 16°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.6 m. The nearest airport is WLG (66 km) and the nearest town is Blenheim (10 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 26% | 1.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 100% | 20% | 1.5 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 100% | 28% | 1.5 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 100% | 36% | 1.6 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 99% | 45% | 1.6 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Jun | 99% | 32% | 1.7 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 98% | 30% | 1.7 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 100% | 37% | 1.6 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Sep | 99% | 32% | 1.5 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 99% | 34% | 1.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 99% | 11% | 1.4 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 99% | 13% | 1.3 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
Why 77.3
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
17.0
Groundswell 12%
6.6
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
4.3
Water comfort 10%
2.0
Access 10%
9.4
The detail
Faces 100° with 36% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 84% of days. Mean peak period 10.1 s. Days over 3 m: 3%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 23%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -41.440, 174.032 (OpenStreetMap).
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