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Fields surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 14 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
16.1° C
 (Which is 1.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fields in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 15th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fields over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
ENE
0.7
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.8
NE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)131312917171717161210566791010776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)400326172111255534325246256705630855336444834171512
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
20
ENE
10
N
15
WSW
15
SSE
5
NNE
10
W
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
W
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
NW
20
WNW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
S
10
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glassoffoncrosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		offcross-
off		crossoncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:07PM
1.50
2:32AM
1.63
2:51PM
1.52
3:16AM
1.66
3:34PM
1.56
3:59AM
1.70
4:17PM
1.61
4:42AM
1.74
5:02PM
1.67
5:27AM
1.77
5:49PM
1.72
6:14AM
1.78
6:38PM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
0.38
8:42AM
0.40
8:53PM
0.33
9:27AM
0.35
9:38PM
0.28
10:11AM
0.29
10:24PM
0.23
10:56AM
0.24
11:12PM
0.18
11:42AM
0.19
12:02AM
0.15
12:30PM
0.15
12:55AM
0.13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:20--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--
Sunset-7:51--7:50--7:47--7:45--7:44--7:42--7:40-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161613161714171814161613232220151413131312
Feels °C (?)14121014141414151214129171818141312111210
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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 16 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.

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