Fields Surf Forecast

/ Canterbury (28 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (43.05° S 173.09° E)

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Fields surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 22 Oct 2025 NZDT

Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent

Fields surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Fields sea temperature is 12.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fields this week:

The surf forecast for Fields over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fields in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 4PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Fri 24th Oct)	1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf	7AM (Fri 24th Oct)	4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful	7AM (Fri 24th Oct)	4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly severe gales.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the NNE by Sun night).
	Wed 22		Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	1	0	0	0	2	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	ENE	S
Period(s) (?)	17	16	15	12	11	16	15	11	10	10	9	16	10	14	9	9	14	8	7	10	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	115	273	110	51	20	377	860	167	82	77	98	48	56	68	14	15	16	187	57	61	28
Wind (km/h)	NW	NNW	NNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	NW	NNE	NW	SW	SW	SSW	NW	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	off	off	cross- off	off	off	off	off	off	off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	glass
High Tide / height (m)			6:34AM 1.67	6:54PM 1.58		7:19AM 1.67		7:40PM 1.55	8:04AM 1.66		8:27PM 1.52	8:51AM 1.63		9:14PM 1.49	9:38AM 1.61		10:01PM 1.47	10:25AM 1.59		10:47PM 1.45	11:11AM 1.59
Low Tide / height (m)		12:22AM 0.31	12:52PM 0.34		1:06AM 0.33		1:38PM 0.36	1:51AM 0.36		2:25PM 0.38	2:37AM 0.39		3:13PM 0.41	3:23AM 0.41		3:59PM 0.42		4:08AM 0.43	4:45PM 0.43		4:53AM 0.42

	Wed 22		Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28
Sunrise	-	-	6:24	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16
Sunset	7:58	-	-	7:59	-	-	8:00	-	-	8:01	-	-	8:02	-	-	8:04	-	-	8:05	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	5	-	-	-
Temp. °C	16	14	21	19	14	14	15	12	17	17	12	14	15	13	17	20	12	6	9	7	12
Feels °C (?)	6	4	17	6	5	8	10	6	9	9	3	7	6	6	13	12	5	0	6	3	7

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Canterbury

Wind Update The wind is still offshore at Fields (fresh winds from the WNW at Christchurch International Airport 64 km from Fields). 0.6m 9s swell from the S with a 0.3m 17s long period groundswell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Fields Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fields provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fields can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fields 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 (Fields) 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 Fields 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 Fields, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 65 km (40 miles) away.