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Trolley's surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 19 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Trolley's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Trolley's sea temperature is
17.9° C
 (Which is 3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trolley's this week:

The surf forecast for Trolley's over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Trolley's in the next 12 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 20th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trolley's over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.3
E
1
E
1.5
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)7668856789101212111010109101112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)621014537580131249330525566913734418216458122878714495
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
10
NE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
5
W
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
10
WSW
35
WSW
35
SSW
15
W
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		ononcross-
on		onononcross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:12PM
1.73
6:37AM
1.89
6:53PM
1.73
7:18AM
1.89
7:35PM
1.73
7:59AM
1.87
8:18PM
1.73
8:43AM
1.85
9:05PM
1.74
9:29AM
1.83
9:55PM
1.76
10:19AM
1.81
10:50PM
1.79
11:14AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:21AM
0.29
12:55PM
0.34
1:05AM
0.27
1:39PM
0.32
1:50AM
0.27
2:23PM
0.30
2:36AM
0.27
3:08PM
0.28
3:25AM
0.28
3:55PM
0.27
4:16AM
0.28
4:44PM
0.26
5:10AM
0.29
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:18--6:20
Sunset9:07--9:06--9:06--9:05--9:04--9:02--9:01--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-------838151-37--72---
Temp. °C131314141516161616161616131013141012141316
Feels °C (?)91010101010101113161513104676361014
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Information about the Trolley's Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Trolley's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Trolley's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trolley's 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 (Trolley's) 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 Trolley's 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 Trolley's, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Canterbury, consider staying in Christchurch which is 7 km (4 miles) away.

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