Nine Mile Surf Break
Lat Long: 42.34° S 171.26° E

Nine Mile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Nine Mile

Issued: 11 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nine Mile sea temperature is
15.0° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Nine Mile surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nine Mile surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, W swell with 2,775 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nine Mile this week:

The surf forecast for Nine Mile over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nine Mile in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nine Mile over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
6
3
4
4
4
3
4
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
16
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.5
W
15
1.6
W
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
16
1.6
W
15
1.3
W
18
1.6
W
16
1.5
W
15
1.3
WSW
14
1
W
13
0.7
WSW
17
1.2
WSW
16
1.8
WNW
10
2.2
W
17
1.9
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5266
1664
1346
978
1077
684
1016
966
724
849
1169
1039
1281
991
714
361
300
739
627
2775
1505
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
S
10
E
10
E
0
N
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NW
20
N
20
WSW
15
SW
Wind State
off
cross
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:22PM2.26m
5:44AM2.37m
6:21PM2.34m
6:45AM2.45m
7:19PM2.46m
7:45AM2.57m
8:15PM2.60m
8:43AM2.69m
9:10PM2.74m
9:39AM2.80m
10:03PM2.86m
10:34AM2.86m
10:56PM2.94m
Low Tide
11:06AM0.56m
11:30PM0.64m
12:04PM0.51m
00:30AM0.55m
1:02PM0.43m
1:29AM0.43m
2:00PM0.33m
2:27AM0.29m
2:56PM0.24m
3:24AM0.15m
3:51PM0.16m
4:19AM0.04m
4:44PM0.11m
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rain showers
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:58
7:58
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:02
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
1
1
15
17
1
1
Temp °C
11
13
10
10
11
9
10
10
11
12
13
11
12
12
11
11
13
14
14
13
12
Feels °C
9
11
7
7
9
6
8
7
9
10
12
9
10
10
10
9
11
12
12
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
16
2.1
W
10
1.7
WSW
15
1.5
W
15
1.6
W
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
16
1.6
W
15
1.3
W
18
1.6
W
16
1.5
W
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.5
W
8
1.8
WNW
10
2.2
W
17
1.9
W
14
Energy kJ
5266
926
1346
978
1077
684
1016
966
724
849
1169
1039
1281
991
714
139
134
301
627
2775
1505
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
16
1.5
W
10
1.1
W
9
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
18
1.1
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
6
1
W
13
0.7
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
14
Energy kJ
1664
408
181
109
106
175
78
84
51
361
181
739
507
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
13
0.1
W
24
0.5
N
4
0.4
WSW
20
0.7
W
18
0.7
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
21
Energy kJ
123
11
9
132
311
300
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
4
0.3
N
4
Energy kJ
7
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
Distance (km)
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
73
134
169
36
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast South Island
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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Information about the Nine Mile Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nine Mile provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nine Mile can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nine Mile surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Nine Mile) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nine Mile may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Nine Mile is 177 km (110 miles) from the city of Christchurch. If you plan a holiday in West Coast South Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Christchurch. Christchurch has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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