Fields surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 03 Jan 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
16.7° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Saturday (Jan 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fields in the next 12 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 3rd Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 3rd Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 4th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
ENE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.8
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
0.7
NE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SE
Period(s) (?)777788858665776746645
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)111776953965845312836242926171118312471412
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
SW
0
SSE
15
NE
35
ENE
20
NE
10
S
10
SE
5
N
5
SSW
20
E
5
NNE
10
SW
20
SE
0
SE
10
N
20
NE
30
NW
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossonglasscrossonglasscross-
off
onglasscross-
off
crossoffcross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:15PM
1.84
5:48AM
2.05
6:11PM
1.85
6:43AM
2.04
7:06PM
1.84
7:38AM
2.01
8:02PM
1.81
8:32AM
1.94
8:57PM
1.76
9:25AM
1.86
9:53PM
1.70
10:19AM
1.77
10:49PM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:12AM
0.08
11:28PM
-0.02
12:10PM
0.06
12:25AM
-0.02
1:06PM
0.05
1:22AM
-0.01
2:01PM
0.06
2:17AM
0.03
2:55PM
0.09
3:12AM
0.09
3:48PM
0.13
4:06AM
0.17
4:39PM
0.18
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sunrise5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-9:08--9:08--9:08--9:08--9:08--9:08--9:08-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141414161613171715191916221916232523161618
Feels °C (?)1010131098161615181716191616202018121114
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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.

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