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Fields surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 20 Nov 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
13.8° C
 (Which is 2.0°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 (Nov 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fields in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 21st Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 21st Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 25th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
SSE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
E
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
S
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)9101010109699999141412668777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27124820522718611348473231314067116801081322731057074
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
20
ENE
10
N
5
NNW
15
WNW
30
SW
10
E
20
ENE
15
NE
10
SSW
15
E
10
SSW
20
SE
15
E
20
NE
25
NE
35
ENE
20
NNE
5
NE
35
ENE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		oncross-
on		crosscrossoncrossoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:42PM
1.57
6:07AM
1.69
6:27PM
1.56
6:51AM
1.69
7:11PM
1.54
7:36AM
1.68
7:56PM
1.52
8:21AM
1.67
8:41PM
1.50
9:05AM
1.64
9:26PM
1.47
9:49AM
1.62
10:10PM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:40AM
0.36
11:51PM
0.33
12:26PM
0.37
12:35AM
0.35
1:12PM
0.37
1:20AM
0.36
1:57PM
0.38
2:05AM
0.37
2:43PM
0.39
2:50AM
0.38
3:27PM
0.39
3:34AM
0.38
4:11PM
0.39
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48--5:47--5:47--5:46--
Sunset-8:35--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:39--8:42--8:43-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------41--------
Temp. °C201715262612131311151512101112161513191914
Feels °C (?)1714132322610871312116881199161312
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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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