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New Brighton Beach surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
New Brighton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's New Brighton Beach sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)New Brighton Beach surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for New Brighton Beach this week:
The surf forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at New Brighton Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) 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 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Brighton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wed 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | |
153 | 267 | 508 | 273 | 144 | 73 | 56 | 31 | 48 | 18 | 10 | 78 | 86 | 711 | 261 | 266 | 232 | 269 | 255 | 325 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 2:17AM1.79m | 2:45PM1.83m | 3:02AM1.76m | 3:29PM1.84m | 3:45AM1.74m | 4:11PM1.85m | 4:29AM1.73m | 4:54PM1.86m | 5:12AM1.72m | 5:38PM1.86m | 5:56AM1.71m | 6:22PM1.85m | 6:41AM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25AM0.29m | 8:53PM0.37m | 9:10AM0.32m | 9:40PM0.39m | 9:53AM0.34m | 10:26PM0.40m | 10:37AM0.36m | 11:11PM0.40m | 11:21AM0.37m | 11:56PM0.41m | 12:06PM0.37m | 00:42AM0.41m | 12:51PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 17 | 10 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
 kJ | 153 | 267 | 508 | 273 | 144 | 73 | 56 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 173 | — | 266 | 232 | 269 | 255 | 325 | 202 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 12 | ENE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | S 13 | S 15 | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 5 | — | — | 14 | 26 | 22 | — | 23 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 9 | — | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | — | S 8 | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | S 16 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 9 | 30 | — | 6 | — | — | 14 | 13 | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | — | N 3 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 48 | — | 2 | 78 | 86 | 711 | 261 | — | — | 3 | 27 | 4 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 40 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 43 | 45 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 155 |
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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 16 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.
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