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Campbells Bay Surf Forecast
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Campbells Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Thursday (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 12s. 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 4ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Campbells Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 52°F on Thu afternoon, min 43°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 55°F on Mon afternoon, min 43°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (ft) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 489 | 601 | 483 | 273 | 228 | 266 | 205 | 86 | 62 | 137 | 56 | 51 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 56 | 70 | 89 | 72 | 62 | 33 | |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (ft) | 1:09AM 5.74 | 1:40PM 6.2 | 1:58AM 5.84 | 2:26PM 6.23 | 2:43AM 5.87 | 3:10PM 6.17 | 3:26AM 5.84 | 3:52PM 6.04 | 4:09AM 5.74 | 4:33PM 5.81 | 4:52AM 5.54 | 5:15PM 5.58 | 5:35AM 5.35 | 5:59PM 5.28 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 7:17AM 0.43 | 7:50PM 0.66 | 8:06AM 0.33 | 8:37PM 0.59 | 8:53AM 0.33 | 9:22PM 0.59 | 9:37AM 0.39 | 10:05PM 0.66 | 10:21AM 0.52 | 10:47PM 0.79 | 11:06AM 0.75 | 11:31PM 0.95 | 11:51AM 1.02 | |||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °F | 48 | 50 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 61 | |
| Feels °F (?) | 43 | 43 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 48 | 50 | 46 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 48 | 54 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago
Continuing clean conditions at Campbells Bay (light winds from the W at Oamaru Aero Automatic Weather Station 18 miles from Campbells Bay). 5ft 9s swell from the SSE with a 1ft 15s groundswell, also from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
29 km away, 1 h 24 min ago
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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.
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