Eddies South Shore surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 06 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Eddies South Shore surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Eddies South Shore sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is 3.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eddies South Shore this week:

The surf forecast for Eddies South Shore over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eddies South Shore in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 7AM. 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 Sunday (Feb 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 6th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 6th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 12th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
S
0.3
ENE
0.5
E
0.3
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.4
E
0.2
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.5
ENE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
S
0.9
ENE
1.4
NE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)765612111099888566796666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3523118772331172561251517202462581313726
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
0
NNE
10
ESE
5
NE
10
ENE
5
W
15
S
0
N
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
0
ENE
5
E
0
W
10
ENE
20
E
20
E
10
ENE
15
NE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassonglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:18PM
2.26
9:38AM
2.24
10:09PM
2.24
10:30AM
2.18
10:56PM
2.22
11:20AM
2.14
11:42PM
2.20
12:06PM
2.10
12:29AM
2.18
12:52PM
2.07
1:17AM
2.17
1:39PM
2.05
2:06AM
2.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:59PM
0.42
3:19AM
0.51
3:48PM
0.51
4:11AM
0.63
4:37PM
0.60
5:04AM
0.73
5:26PM
0.69
5:57AM
0.79
6:14PM
0.75
6:49AM
0.83
6:59PM
0.78
7:39AM
0.83
7:43PM
0.78
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise6:35--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:43--
Sunset-8:50--8:47--8:46--8:45--8:44--8:43--8:42-
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232015161816141413151515202217161716182521
Feels °C (?)222113151615121310131313192016151514171815
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Information about the Eddies South Shore Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Eddies 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 Eddies South Shore can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Eddies 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 (Eddies 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 Eddies 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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