Fields Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Canterbury)
| Name: | Fields |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Fields in Canterbury is an exposed beach and point break that has inconsistent surf. Summer in particular tends to be flat. The best wind direction is from the west northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the south southeast. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Beware of rocks and private access.
Overall Fields Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Fields surf quality by season and Fields surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Fields |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Fields:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Motunau Beach | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Midshore Bay | 12 mi |
| Third closest break | Gore Bay | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Port Robinson | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Leithfield Beach | 19 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Fields: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4538 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4594 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4840 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4901 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5047 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Fields: |
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| Closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 42 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 42 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 53 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand(2) | 53 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kaikoura, New Zealand | 53 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Fields: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 42 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 44 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Craigieburn (New Zealand) | 70 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Broken River (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Cheeseman (New Zealand) | 71 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Fields: |
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| Closest city location | Amberley (New Zealand) | 20 mi |
| Second closest city location | Woodend (New Zealand) | 28 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kaiapoi (New Zealand) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Christchurch (New Zealand) | 40 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Oxford (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Fields is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand, 66 km (41 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Fields is Hokitika Airport (HKK), also in New Zealand, 175 km (109 miles) away.
- Third is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in New Zealand, 182 km (113 miles) away.
- Westport Airport (WSZ) in New Zealand is 191 km (119 miles) away.
- Nelson Airport (NSN), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Fields and is 195 km (121 miles) away.
