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Campbells Bay surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Campbells Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Campbells Bay sea temperature is 14.4°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.6 °C max: 13.9 °C min: 10.3 °C)
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Campbells Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Campbells Bay sea temperature is 14.4°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.6 °C max: 13.9 °C min: 10.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Campbells Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Campbells Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Campbells Bay in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 20th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 23rd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Campbells Bay over the next 12 days.

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Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.4
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
E
0.6
ESE
1
NE
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.2
SSW
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
1.5
S
1.2
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)109996777913121211121211111010617161615141413131313151313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)18612198761459673671104214253433313373302141561777758200267183604153250171156171794666642433355226158
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
15
N
20
NNE
30
NE
20
N
5
N
10
ESE
5
SW
20
SSW
30
S
10
S
10
N
20
NE
15
SSE
20
NNE
25
NE
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
30
S
15
S
10
NNW
20
SW
15
SSE
5
WSW
5
NW
20
NE
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
E
5
WSW
5
S
10
SE
5
NNE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
onglassglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:53AM
1.67
1:14PM
1.58
1:39AM
1.69
1:57PM
1.61
2:20AM
1.70
2:36PM
1.63
2:57AM
1.71
3:12PM
1.64
3:33AM
1.71
3:48PM
1.66
4:08AM
1.69
4:24PM
1.66
4:44AM
1.67
5:01PM
1.64
5:20AM
1.62
5:39PM
1.62
5:58AM
1.57
6:18PM
1.58
6:38AM
1.51
7:01PM
1.54
7:21AM
1.45
7:48PM
1.52
8:10AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:26PM
0.36
7:00AM
0.39
7:14PM
0.34
7:45AM
0.37
7:57PM
0.32
8:24AM
0.34
8:36PM
0.29
9:01AM
0.32
9:14PM
0.26
9:37AM
0.30
9:51PM
0.25
10:13AM
0.29
10:30PM
0.27
10:51AM
0.30
11:10PM
0.30
11:30AM
0.34
11:53PM
0.36
12:11PM
0.39
12:38AM
0.42
12:55PM
0.44
1:26AM
0.48
1:43PM
0.49
2:19AM
0.52
Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Sunrise--7:37--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52
Sunset7:50--7:47--7:45--7:44--7:42--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:35--7:32--7:30--7:29--
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Rain (mm)
-------------1------314127-1----------
Temp. °C118131411151412151512161712141516202116129881091113121515121412913
Feels °C (?)746861312119991313899121716126565668891312111210811

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Campbells Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Campbells Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Campbells Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Campbells Bay 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 (Campbells Bay) 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 Campbells Bay 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 Otago? If you are looking for accommodation near Campbells Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 81 km (50 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Timaru which is 93 km (58 miles) away

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