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Colac Bay Surf Forecast / Southland / New Zealand6 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 20 Apr 2014 NZSTColac Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. Today's Colac Bay sea temperature is 13.5 °C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.9 max: 13.3 min: 10.2 °C) |
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Swell Height Map See all maps |
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Wave Height (m) & direction
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| Period (s) (?) | 6 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 282 | 573 | 236 | 80 | 427 | 414 | 249 | 73 | 25 | 303 | 242 | 230 | 187 | 93 | 54 | 75 | 285 | 942 | 453 | 54 | 210 | 595 | 506 |
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Wind (km/h) |
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| Wind State (?) | cross- off |
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off | cross- off |
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off | glass | cross | cross | cross- on |
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High Tide
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5:38AM 2.25 |
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6:15PM 2.28 |
6:45AM 2.23 |
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7:21PM 2.27 |
7:52AM 2.26 |
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8:26PM 2.31 |
8:56AM 2.33 |
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9:27PM 2.37 |
9:54AM 2.42 |
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10:24PM 2.45 |
10:49AM 2.51 |
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11:16PM 2.52 |
11:40AM 2.58 |
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12:06AM 2.57 |
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Low Tide
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11:35PM 0.52 |
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12:07PM 0.46 |
12:36AM 0.55 |
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1:10PM 0.47 |
1:40AM 0.55 |
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2:14PM 0.44 |
2:46AM 0.50 |
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3:16PM 0.39 |
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3:47AM 0.43 |
4:15PM 0.33 |
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4:43AM 0.36 |
5:10PM 0.29 |
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5:35AM 0.30 |
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6:01PM 0.27 |
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Note: the tide data above is for Colac Bay, New Zealand which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Colac Bay. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Offshore winds at Colac Bay blow from the NW.
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Summary
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rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds |
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2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - |
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High
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12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Low °C
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11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
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Chill
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9 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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Sunrise
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- | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | - |
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- | - | 18:00 | - | - | 17:59 | - | - | 17:58 | - | - | 17:55 | - | - | 17:53 | - | - | 17:52 | - | - | 17:51 | - | - |
| Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Cool air temperatures (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Cool air temperatures (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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View detailed surf forecast for Colac Bay at:
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Information about the Colac Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Colac Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Colac Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Colac 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 (Colac 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 Colac 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.
Colac Bay is 30 km (19 miles) from Tuatapere. If you plan a holiday in Invercargill, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tuatapere. Tuatapere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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