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South Shore surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 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
12.6° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)South Shore surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NE swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SSE swell.
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 Thursday (May 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 28th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shore over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | |
267 | 508 | 273 | 144 | 73 | 56 | 38 | 69 | 37 | 9 | 78 | 135 | 681 | 574 | 217 | 334 | 370 | 485 | 259 | 152 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:29PM2.21m | 2:50AM2.13m | 3:17PM2.24m | 3:38AM2.12m | 4:03PM2.26m | 4:24AM2.12m | 4:48PM2.25m | 5:07AM2.10m | 5:30PM2.23m | 5:49AM2.08m | 6:10PM2.19m | 6:31AM2.05m | 6:49PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.70m | 8:56AM0.66m | 9:37PM0.72m | 9:42AM0.70m | 10:21PM0.73m | 10:27AM0.72m | 11:03PM0.74m | 11:11AM0.73m | 11:44PM0.75m | 11:52AM0.73m | 00:25AM0.74m | 12:33PM0.72m | 1:06AM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | S 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 267 | 508 | 273 | 144 | 73 | 56 | 14 | 16 | 37 | 9 | 4 | 135 | 181 | 574 | 3 | 334 | 370 | 485 | 259 | 152 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ENE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | S 15 | SE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 27 | 9 | 70 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | — | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 9 | — | SSW 11 | — | S 12 | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 42 | — | 3 | — | 14 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | NNE 4 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | S 3 | SW 3 | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 38 | 69 | — | 20 | 78 | — | 681 | 177 | 217 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 33 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 35 | 39 | 30 | 0 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 30 |
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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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