Smithfield Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – South Canterbury)
| Name: | Smithfield |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: W |
Smithfield in S Canterbury is an exposed reef break that only works once in a while with no particular seasonal pattern. Ideal winds are from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. There is a right breaking reef. Best around high tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Watch out for sharks and rocks.
Overall Smithfield 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 Smithfield surf quality by season and Smithfield surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Smithfield |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Smithfield:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Patiti Point | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Jacks Point | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Lighthouse Reef | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tuhawaiki Point | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Lake Pukaki Point | 57 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Smithfield: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4666 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4720 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4963 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5024 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5176 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Smithfield: |
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| Closest tide station | Timaru Harbour, New Zealand | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Oamaru, New Zealand | 53 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 90 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 90 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 92 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Smithfield: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Dobson (New Zealand) | 40 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Fox Peak (New Zealand) | 44 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Roundhill (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Awakino Ski Area (New Zealand) | 53 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Hutt (New Zealand) | 62 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Smithfield: |
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| Closest city location | Timaru (New Zealand) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pleasant Point (New Zealand) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Oamaru (New Zealand) | 50 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Methven (New Zealand) | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rakaia (New Zealand) | 58 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Smithfield is Timaru Airport (TIU) in New Zealand, 8 km (5 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Smithfield is Oamaru Airport (OAM), also in New Zealand, 67 km (42 miles) away.
- Third is Glentanner Airport (MON) in New Zealand, 104 km (65 miles) away.
- Mount Cook Airport (GTN) in New Zealand is 112 km (70 miles) away.
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Smithfield and is 142 km (88 miles) away.
