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Midshore Bay surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Midshore Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Midshore Bay sea temperature is
13.7° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Midshore Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Midshore Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Midshore Bay in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 11th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 11th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Midshore Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | SE 19 | SE 15 | SE 14 | |
22 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 37 | 4 | 88 | 604 | 227 | 166 | 129 | 50 | 45 | 131 | 115 | 2604 | 1479 | 929 | 1559 | 763 | 379 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | |
High Tide | 8:23PM1.77m | 8:46AM1.61m | 9:11PM1.74m | 9:33AM1.58m | 9:57PM1.71m | 10:20AM1.56m | 10:42PM1.70m | 11:05AM1.57m | 11:27PM1.71m | 11:51AM1.60m | 00:12AM1.73m | 12:37PM1.67m | 00:58AM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:09PM0.43m | 2:44AM0.45m | 2:54PM0.45m | 3:30AM0.46m | 3:39PM0.46m | 4:15AM0.46m | 4:23PM0.46m | 4:58AM0.45m | 5:08PM0.43m | 5:41AM0.41m | 5:53PM0.40m | 6:25AM0.36m | 6:41PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | S 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | SE 19 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
 kJ | 17 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 37 | 102 | 88 | 4 | 227 | 166 | 129 | 50 | 45 | 131 | 115 | 2604 | 1479 | 929 | 1559 | 763 | 379 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | E 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | — | SE 14 | S 17 | SE 16 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 14 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 20 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 22 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 70 | 72 | 69 | 388 | 110 | 91 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 9 | NE 6 | SE 14 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | S 17 | — | SE 16 | ENE 13 | SSE 11 | — | — | E 15 | ENE 11 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 23 | — | 10 | 34 | 11 | — | — | 4 | 42 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | ENE 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NE 10 | WSW 3 | — | NW 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | — | — | 604 | 24 | 7 | 181 | 4 | — | 10 | 4 | 1073 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 20 | 20 | 76 | 82 | 76 | 0 | 283 | 116 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 344 | 44 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
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Information about the Midshore Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Midshore Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Midshore Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Midshore Bay 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 (Midshore Bay) 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 Midshore Bay 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 Midshore Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 50 km (31 miles) away.
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