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Smithfield surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smithfield this week:
The surf forecast for Smithfield over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smithfield in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smithfield over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wed 03 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 25 | 46 | 120 | 75 | 73 | 63 | 72 | 49 | 188 | 76 | 475 | 49 | 66 | 165 | 123 | 428 | 278 | 65 | 50 | 153 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:36AM 2.08 | 6:52PM 1.93 | 7:25AM 2.01 | 7:57PM 1.94 | 8:20AM 1.95 | 9:07PM 1.96 | 9:20AM 1.93 | 10:13PM 1.97 | 10:17AM 1.96 | 11:07PM 1.97 | 11:06AM 2.01 | 11:51PM 1.97 | 11:47AM 2.07 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:15AM 0.65 | 12:56PM 0.67 | 1:07AM 0.69 | 1:40PM 0.68 | 2:05AM 0.78 | 2:28PM 0.72 | 3:06AM 0.87 | 3:26PM 0.77 | 4:06AM 0.93 | 4:35PM 0.82 | 4:56AM 0.95 | 5:37PM 0.81 | 5:40AM 0.92 | |||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wed 03 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 11 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Canterbury
Continuing clean conditions at Smithfield (calm at Marchwiel wx 3 km from Smithfield). 0.6m 8s swell from the ENE with a 0.2m 14s groundswell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 51 min ago
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Information about the Smithfield Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Smithfield provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Smithfield can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Smithfield 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 (Smithfield) 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 Smithfield 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.
Smithfield is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Timaru. If you plan a holiday in Canterbury, look for hotels and other accommodation in Timaru. Timaru has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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