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Amberley Beach surf break

Amberley Beach surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Amberley Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Amberley Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
 (Which is 3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Amberley Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Amberley Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Amberley Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 14th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 17th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Amberley Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
ENE
0.7
SSE
0.3
SE
0.4
S
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.5
SE
0.9
SE
1.4
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
SE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)8991367878889999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32801455101203147912448223614112310613011110677625421
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
20
E
10
ENE
15
E
30
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SW
15
W
15
SW
15
ESE
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
5
SE
5
SSW
15
ESE
5
NW
10
SW
15
ESE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		oncross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		crossonglasscrossonglasscross-
off		onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:37PM
1.65
3:06AM
1.76
3:23PM
1.66
3:50AM
1.79
4:06PM
1.68
4:33AM
1.83
4:49PM
1.70
5:15AM
1.86
5:31PM
1.71
5:57AM
1.87
6:12PM
1.72
6:38AM
1.88
6:54PM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40PM
0.42
9:13AM
0.48
9:25PM
0.41
9:59AM
0.46
10:09PM
0.39
10:44AM
0.44
10:53PM
0.36
11:28AM
0.40
11:37PM
0.32
12:12PM
0.37
12:21AM
0.30
12:56PM
0.34
1:05AM
0.28
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-9:08--9:07--9:07--9:07--9:06--9:06--9:05-
cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--668104132---2--------
Temp. °C171815141414141212151513141413141412161613
Feels °C (?)161413129111199121112111010101010131312
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Information about the Amberley Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Amberley Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Amberley Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Amberley Beach 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 (Amberley Beach) 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 Amberley Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Canterbury? If you are looking for accommodation near Amberley Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 42 km (26 miles) away.

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