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South Shore surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.8° C
(Which is 2.3°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Shore in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 10th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shore over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 14 | SSE 14 | ENE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 10 | E 10 | SE 14 | |
78 | 61 | 100 | 194 | 470 | 296 | 151 | 68 | 65 | 195 | 640 | 257 | 79 | 84 | 298 | 284 | 163 | 83 | 26 | 18 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:41PM2.09m | 9:16AM1.98m | 9:27PM2.06m | 10:01AM1.96m | 10:17PM2.05m | 10:47AM1.98m | 11:08PM2.06m | 11:34AM2.01m | 11:58PM2.10m | 12:23PM2.09m | 00:46AM2.16m | 1:12PM2.18m | 1:35AM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:01AM0.74m | 3:11PM0.76m | 3:48AM0.72m | 3:59PM0.74m | 4:38AM0.69m | 4:48PM0.71m | 5:27AM0.64m | 5:38PM0.67m | 6:15AM0.59m | 6:29PM0.63m | 7:01AM0.53m | 7:22PM0.59m | 7:48AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 |
16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 1 | -1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ENE 8 | S 14 | S 15 | S 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SSE 14 | ENE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 14 |
 kJ | 4 | 61 | 36 | 4 | 32 | 296 | 151 | 68 | 49 | 195 | 123 | 257 | 79 | 84 | 298 | 284 | 163 | 83 | 26 | 13 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | — | S 9 | — | S 13 | SSE 4 | S 16 | ENE 14 | NNW 3 | — | ENE 12 | SE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | 35 | — | 2 | — | 31 | 3 | 5 | 65 | 2 | — | 82 | 27 | 42 | 68 | 51 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | SSE 14 | NNE 3 | ENE 11 | — | E 13 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 67 | 2 | 23 | — | 3 | 10 | 9 | 10 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | S 4 | N 2 | — | S 15 | S 14 | WSW 3 | — | N 4 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 78 | 14 | 100 | 194 | 470 | — | 17 | 1 | — | 170 | 640 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 5795 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 151 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 177 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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.
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