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Jacks Point surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 22 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.3° C
(Which is 1.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacks Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 23rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | SE 16 | SSE 17 | SE 16 | |
15 | 41 | 15 | 38 | 51 | 88 | 169 | 175 | 245 | 140 | 108 | 72 | 91 | 34 | 523 | 387 | 322 | 202 | 358 | 504 | 362 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:40PM2.48m | 9:07AM2.29m | 9:36PM2.43m | 10:06AM2.21m | 10:31PM2.34m | 11:07AM2.14m | 11:29PM2.24m | 12:04PM2.10m | 00:28AM2.14m | 12:52PM2.10m | 1:20AM2.08m | 1:32PM2.11m | 1:57AM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM0.59m | 2:35AM0.67m | 3:14PM0.60m | 3:46AM0.68m | 4:12PM0.62m | 4:51AM0.64m | 5:13PM0.63m | 5:47AM0.62m | 6:13PM0.62m | 6:34AM0.63m | 7:06PM0.60m | 7:15AM0.65m | 7:49PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — |
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Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 13 | E 4 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | SE 16 | SSE 17 | SE 16 |
 kJ | 4 | 41 | 3 | 38 | 51 | 88 | 169 | 175 | 245 | 140 | 108 | 72 | 8 | 34 | 523 | 387 | 322 | 202 | 358 | 504 | 362 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | E 4 | E 5 | SE 4 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 3 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | — | SE 11 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 9 | — | 19 | 10 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | SSE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | E 12 | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | — | E 10 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 15 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 91 | 154 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 136 | 136 | 88 | 88 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 151 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 |
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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 16 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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