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Fields surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 16 Jun 2025 NZST
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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
11.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Tuesday (Jun 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fields in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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

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Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.9
SSE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
ENE
0.2
SSW
0.4
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.8
SSE
1.2
SE
1.3
SE
2.1
S
3
SSE
3
S
Period(s) (?)16141210999999101113131278887151515141311513109778899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1181741318080104162149786053741482172641621901641107224754851334018698752686195409419490102016762087
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
5
NW
15
NE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
ENE
15
N
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
30
NW
20
W
10
WNW
15
W
15
SW
5
WNW
10
N
10
NNE
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
NNE
5
WNW
10
NE
15
NNW
20
N
35
NNW
25
NE
20
NNE
25
NNW
25
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:00AM
1.54
9:25PM
1.70
9:50AM
1.57
10:15PM
1.70
10:43AM
1.61
11:07PM
1.71
11:39AM
1.68
12:02AM
1.73
12:35PM
1.76
12:59AM
1.75
1:33PM
1.84
1:56AM
1.77
2:30PM
1.92
2:53AM
1.80
3:26PM
1.98
3:49AM
1.82
4:22PM
2.01
4:45AM
1.82
5:17PM
2.02
5:41AM
1.81
6:12PM
1.99
6:35AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:01AM
0.30
3:10PM
0.27
3:47AM
0.27
4:01PM
0.25
4:35AM
0.23
4:54PM
0.23
5:26AM
0.19
5:49PM
0.21
6:18AM
0.14
6:47PM
0.18
7:12AM
0.10
7:47PM
0.16
8:08AM
0.07
8:46PM
0.13
9:05AM
0.04
9:45PM
0.11
10:02AM
0.02
10:44PM
0.09
10:59AM
0.02
11:40PM
0.09
11:55AM
0.03
12:36AM
0.10
12:50PM
0.06
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise-7:58--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:58--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00-
Sunset--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:59--4:59--4:59--4:59--5:00--5:00--5:00--5:00--5:00
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Rain (mm)
-----------1------1------------11---
Temp. °C991089109151513141410101088109996910111616161716109108910
Feels °C (?)777577410978107566566462767109101310577657

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

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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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