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Midshore Bay surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 14 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
17.8° C
 (Which is 2.4°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Midshore Bay in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 19th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 20th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 16th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Midshore Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ENE
0.9
ESE
0.5
E
0.9
SE
1
SE
1.7
ESE
2
E
2.4
E
2
E
1.6
E
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
E
0.9
E
1.2
E
1.2
ESE
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)8888810131312111098889814111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7210132821296121376204210846064352379272642230315350337127
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
20
ESE
20
WSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
SW
40
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
5
W
20
NW
30
NW
15
WNW
10
WSW
25
E
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrossoncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:34PM
1.67
4:00AM
1.82
4:16PM
1.70
4:41AM
1.85
4:57PM
1.73
5:22AM
1.88
5:38PM
1.76
6:04AM
1.91
6:21PM
1.79
6:46AM
1.91
7:06PM
1.82
7:30AM
1.91
7:53PM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:35PM
0.38
10:09AM
0.42
10:19PM
0.33
10:53AM
0.37
11:03PM
0.28
11:36AM
0.32
11:48PM
0.24
12:20PM
0.27
12:34AM
0.21
1:05PM
0.24
1:22AM
0.20
1:52PM
0.21
2:12AM
0.20
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:46--6:47--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:54--
Sunset-8:37--8:36--8:35--8:32--8:31--8:30--8:29-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161614151513121212141413151715212118171513
Feels °C (?)141211875544999121414151612141010
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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 12 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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