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Jacks Point surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 19 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Jacks Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jacks Point sea temperature is
16.4° C
 (Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacks Point this week:

The surf forecast for Jacks Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacks Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 21st Jan)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 25th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 25th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.7
ENE
0.1
SE
0.5
E
0.9
ENE
0.3
SE
1
E
1.3
ENE
0.9
E
1
E
1.8
ENE
1
E
1.8
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.4
SSE
2.5
SSE
1.9
SE
1.9
SE
3.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)887414851366788119111514151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)40322020833352866129851104062315213228182577144614464312
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
E
5
W
10
ENE
20
E
10
N
20
NNE
30
ENE
15
NNE
10
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
40
S
45
SW
30
SW
35
SW
40
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		onglasscross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:18AM
2.19
4:09PM
2.12
4:56AM
2.21
4:52PM
2.08
5:37AM
2.21
5:43PM
2.04
6:20AM
2.18
6:40PM
2.03
7:06AM
2.13
7:36PM
2.03
7:54AM
2.07
8:31PM
2.04
8:44AM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:02PM
0.70
10:38AM
0.75
10:37PM
0.69
11:20AM
0.71
11:17PM
0.67
12:02PM
0.67
12:05AM
0.64
12:46PM
0.64
12:59AM
0.62
1:30PM
0.63
1:53AM
0.62
2:17PM
0.63
2:43AM
0.67
3:07PM
0.62
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:20--6:20-
Sunset--9:15--9:15--9:14--9:14--9:13--9:12--9:10
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------281051------
Temp. °C131415141414141719161616161415111315121719
Feels °C (?)111011121010121213121512137523541111
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Information about the Jacks Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jacks Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Jacks Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jacks Point 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 (Jacks Point) 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 Jacks Point 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.

Jacks Point is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Timaru. If you plan a holiday in Canterbury, look for hotels and other accommodation in Timaru. Timaru has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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