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Amberley Beach surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 21 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Amberley Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Amberley Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Amberley Beach in the next 12 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Amberley Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 86 | 66 | 42 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 43 | 69 | 123 | 92 | 130 | 52 | 67 | 78 | 78 | 69 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 19 | 44 | 80 | 101 | 34 | 16 | 21 | 72 | 92 | 82 | 82 | 51 | 46 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:51AM 1.58 | 11:17PM 1.75 | 11:39AM 1.63 | 12:06AM 1.81 | 12:29PM 1.70 | 12:56AM 1.87 | 1:20PM 1.80 | 1:47AM 1.94 | 2:13PM 1.91 | 2:39AM 2.00 | 3:07PM 2.02 | 3:32AM 2.05 | 4:02PM 2.12 | 4:27AM 2.07 | 4:58PM 2.19 | 5:23AM 2.07 | 5:55PM 2.22 | 6:20AM 2.05 | 6:53PM 2.21 | 7:19AM 2.01 | 7:53PM 2.17 | 8:20AM 1.96 | 8:53PM 2.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:58PM 0.41 | 5:34AM 0.40 | 5:46PM 0.35 | 6:22AM 0.33 | 6:36PM 0.27 | 7:11AM 0.24 | 7:29PM 0.19 | 8:01AM 0.15 | 8:24PM 0.11 | 8:54AM 0.07 | 9:21PM 0.05 | 9:48AM 0.00 | 10:20PM 0.01 | 10:44AM -0.03 | 11:19PM 0.00 | 11:41AM -0.04 | 12:19AM 0.01 | 12:39PM -0.03 | 1:19AM 0.04 | 1:38PM 0.01 | 2:18AM 0.08 | 2:37PM 0.06 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 3 | -3 | -7 | -6 | -4 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, near gales from the SW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Amberley Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Amberley Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Amberley Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Amberley 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 (Amberley 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 Amberley 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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