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Taylors Mistake surf break

Taylors Mistake surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 20 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Taylors Mistake surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Taylors Mistake sea temperature is
15.0° C
 (Which is 3.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taylors Mistake this week:

The surf forecast for Taylors Mistake over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taylors Mistake in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 20th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 20th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 26th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taylors Mistake over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.7
ESE
0.3
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.1
NE
1.3
ENE
2.1
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)99101010101099999949456888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)225149157137146160835010686261161616171155115519133102
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
15
SW
15
E
10
E
5
NNW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
0
W
15
E
5
SW
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		ononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		glassonglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:22AM
2.22
5:41PM
2.09
6:04AM
2.22
6:22PM
2.08
6:45AM
2.21
7:04PM
2.07
7:25AM
2.19
7:47PM
2.04
8:04AM
2.16
8:33PM
2.01
8:45AM
2.13
9:19PM
1.98
9:29AM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:01PM
0.72
11:38AM
0.76
11:44PM
0.75
12:18PM
0.77
12:26AM
0.75
12:57PM
0.77
1:06AM
0.75
1:38PM
0.76
1:47AM
0.74
2:21PM
0.73
2:29AM
0.72
3:05PM
0.70
3:14AM
0.69
3:51PM
0.67
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wed
26
Sunrise-5:50--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:47--5:46--5:46-
Sunset--8:37--8:39--8:40--8:42--8:43--8:45--8:45
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C162118152324111313121414121111121314131415
Feels °C (?)16191514222279881111117898991011
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Information about the Taylors Mistake Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taylors Mistake provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Taylors Mistake can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taylors Mistake 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 (Taylors Mistake) 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 Taylors Mistake 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 Taylors Mistake, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 10 km (6 miles) away.

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