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South Shore surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 NZDT
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South Shore surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Shore sea temperature is
17.8° C
 (Which is 3.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Shore this week:

The surf forecast for South Shore over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Shore in the next 12 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 12th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 12th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 12th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shore over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
E
0.8
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.6
NE
0.5
SE
1.1
NE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.5
S
0.3
ENE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)13131145677128141413131211149161816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)171610203953642407214916116317511136199317273026
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
5
ENE
5
E
20
N
25
N
15
NW
20
SW
25
SW
10
NNE
5
W
10
NE
20
ENE
5
WNW
5
W
5
NNE
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		glassoffcrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:42AM
2.09
10:59PM
2.18
11:27AM
2.06
11:44PM
2.14
12:12PM
2.03
12:33AM
2.12
12:58PM
2.02
1:24AM
2.11
1:48PM
2.02
2:15AM
2.13
2:38PM
2.04
3:03AM
2.16
3:26PM
2.09
3:48AM
2.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:42PM
0.77
5:14AM
0.81
5:29PM
0.81
6:04AM
0.82
6:16PM
0.81
6:54AM
0.81
7:03PM
0.77
7:44AM
0.76
7:51PM
0.72
8:30AM
0.70
8:40PM
0.66
9:15AM
0.63
9:31PM
0.59
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--
Sunset-8:00--7:58--7:55--7:54--7:52--7:51--7:49-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121212131414161919232215141513151614181917
Feels °C (?)8889910141816182013111210111213161716
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Information about the South Shore Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Shore provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Shore can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Shore 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 (South Shore) 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 South Shore 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 Eddies South Shore, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 7 km (4 miles) away.

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