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Leithfield Beach Surf Forecast
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Leithfield Beach surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 13 Dec 2025 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Leithfield Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Leithfield Beach sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is 3.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leithfield Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Leithfield Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Leithfield Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 10PM. 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 14th Dec) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 14th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 17th Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leithfield Beach over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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 kJ (?) | 15 | 50 | 26 | 34 | 87 | 151 | 58 | 43 | 4 | 78 | 86 | 36 | 32 | 86 | 95 | 78 | 60 | 31 | 44 | 39 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:43PM 1.82 | 1:15AM 1.76 | 1:34PM 1.76 | 2:05AM 1.75 | 2:22PM 1.72 | 2:52AM 1.75 | 3:08PM 1.69 | 3:36AM 1.77 | 3:52PM 1.69 | 4:19AM 1.80 | 4:35PM 1.69 | 5:01AM 1.83 | 5:18PM 1.70 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:57PM 0.27 | 7:19AM 0.36 | 7:45PM 0.32 | 8:09AM 0.41 | 8:30PM 0.35 | 8:58AM 0.44 | 9:14PM 0.38 | 9:44AM 0.45 | 9:57PM 0.38 | 10:30AM 0.44 | 10:40PM 0.38 | 11:15AM 0.43 | 11:24PM 0.37 | ||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
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The above surf forecast table for Leithfield Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Leithfield Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Leithfield Beach 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 (Leithfield Beach) 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 Leithfield Beach 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.
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