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Fields Surf Forecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

26 km away, 55 min ago

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 (Jul 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s 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 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 07) at 6PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 06) at 12AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 1st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fields over the next 12 days.
Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 140 | 190 | 204 | 300 | 606 | 173 | 101 | 83 | 137 | 322 | 215 | 546 | 1859 | 731 | 441 | 253 | 146 | 232 | 193 | 614 | 4504 | 3455 | 1556 | 1049 | 686 | 433 | 347 | 286 | 196 | 211 | 121 | 833 | 1175 | 1280 | 1146 | 1024 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:10AM 1.54 | 6:35PM 1.69 | 6:54AM 1.53 | 7:19PM 1.67 | 7:39AM 1.51 | 8:02PM 1.65 | 8:23AM 1.49 | 8:45PM 1.63 | 9:07AM 1.49 | 9:28PM 1.62 | 9:51AM 1.50 | 10:11PM 1.61 | 10:37AM 1.53 | 10:58PM 1.61 | 11:26AM 1.59 | 11:47PM 1.63 | 12:18PM 1.67 | 12:39AM 1.66 | 1:12PM 1.76 | 1:34AM 1.71 | 2:08PM 1.85 | 2:31AM 1.76 | 3:04PM 1.94 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:07AM 0.34 | 12:15PM 0.31 | 12:52AM 0.35 | 12:59PM 0.32 | 1:36AM 0.36 | 1:43PM 0.35 | 2:20AM 0.37 | 2:27PM 0.37 | 3:03AM 0.38 | 3:11PM 0.39 | 3:45AM 0.38 | 3:56PM 0.39 | 4:29AM 0.36 | 4:44PM 0.38 | 5:14AM 0.33 | 5:36PM 0.34 | 6:02AM 0.27 | 6:30PM 0.30 | 6:53AM 0.21 | 7:26PM 0.23 | 7:47AM 0.13 | 8:24PM 0.16 | 8:42AM 0.06 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Summary | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | mod. rain | heavy rain | light rain | light rain | light rain | light rain | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | heavy rain | heavy rain | light rain | rain shwrs | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs |
Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 22 | 13 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Temp. °C | 12 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
Low °C | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Chill °C (?) | 10 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 9 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
Sunrise | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue 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.