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New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast
/ Canterbury (27 surf breaks) / New Zealand (442 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (43.47° S 172.72° E)

New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

Actual: 52 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for New Brighton Beach this week:
The surf forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at New Brighton Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 05) 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 1.8m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 09) at 4PM.
Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 5th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 5th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 5th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 12 days.
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 524 | 257 | 205 | 300 | 101 | 74 | 23 | 53 | 33 | 34 | 41 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 45 | 96 | 124 | 45 | 123 | 75 | 57 | 51 | 55 | 160 | 887 | 887 | 902 | 1121 | 993 | 816 | 544 | 382 | 308 | 196 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:41PM 1.74 | 6:06AM 1.88 | 6:22PM 1.74 | 6:47AM 1.86 | 7:04PM 1.72 | 7:28AM 1.83 | 7:46PM 1.69 | 8:08AM 1.79 | 8:27PM 1.67 | 8:49AM 1.75 | 9:10PM 1.65 | 9:30AM 1.70 | 9:54PM 1.64 | 10:14AM 1.67 | 10:41PM 1.66 | 11:02AM 1.67 | 11:33PM 1.71 | 11:55AM 1.68 | 12:29AM 1.78 | 12:52PM 1.72 | 1:26AM 1.87 | 1:49PM 1.79 | 2:24AM 1.98 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 0.39 | 11:49PM 0.33 | 12:21PM 0.37 | 12:31AM 0.32 | 1:04PM 0.36 | 1:14AM 0.32 | 1:46PM 0.36 | 1:58AM 0.34 | 2:28PM 0.37 | 2:41AM 0.37 | 3:10PM 0.39 | 3:26AM 0.40 | 3:53PM 0.40 | 4:12AM 0.42 | 4:37PM 0.40 | 5:01AM 0.43 | 5:24PM 0.39 | 5:52AM 0.41 | 6:14PM 0.35 | 6:46AM 0.38 | 7:06PM 0.29 | 7:42AM 0.32 | 8:01PM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Christchurch which is 10 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for New Brighton Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Summary | some clouds | cloudy | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | light rain | mod. rain | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Low °C | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C (?) | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:36 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the New Brighton Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for New Brighton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at New Brighton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our New Brighton 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 (New Brighton 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 New Brighton 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Canterbury? If you are looking for accommodation near New Brighton Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 10 km (6 miles) away.