Fields surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 06 Dec 2025 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
15.5° C
(Which is 2.8°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 (Dec 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fields in the next 12 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 6th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 13th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 13th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Fri
12
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
S
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ENE
0.6
SE
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)1099999884412111013131212111166
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13484864122232414264244349881161046858392993
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
NW
30
NW
40
NW
30
NW
35
NW
15
SE
10
NE
10
W
10
E
5
NW
10
NW
20
E
25
SW
10
SE
15
ESE
10
W
30
SSW
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffoncross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:05AM
2.07
6:29PM
1.87
7:02AM
2.07
7:27PM
1.86
8:00AM
2.05
8:25PM
1.83
8:57AM
2.00
9:24PM
1.78
9:54AM
1.92
10:22PM
1.73
10:50AM
1.84
11:20PM
1.68
11:45AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:46PM
-0.02
12:28PM
0.03
12:44AM
-0.03
1:26PM
0.03
1:42AM
-0.02
2:24PM
0.04
2:40AM
0.01
3:21PM
0.07
3:38AM
0.06
4:17PM
0.10
4:34AM
0.13
5:11PM
0.14
5:30AM
0.20
6:04PM
0.19
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Fri
12
Sunrise-5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41-
Sunset--8:53--8:54--8:55--8:57--8:58--8:59--9:00
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clear
part cloud
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clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211619202727222214132222172421151414121414
Feels °C (?)16131716201916161111222117231813121110910
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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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