Campbells Bay Surf Break

Campbells Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.20° S 170.90° E

Issued: 11 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Campbells Bay sea temperature is
11.1° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Campbells Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Campbells Bay surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,043 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Campbells Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Campbells Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Campbells Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 25th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 29th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 26th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Campbells Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
1.1
SSW
6
0.7
ENE
9
2.4
S
8
2.4
S
10
1.2
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.5
S
18
0.8
SSE
16
1.2
E
11
0.9
S
14
1
E
11
0.7
S
13
0.8
E
10
0.6
S
16
1
S
15
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
93
63
69
77
723
1043
202
140
163
350
338
338
231
173
127
186
465
423
411
299
205
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
S
25
WSW
30
SW
35
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
S
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SSE
0
SSE
5
N
15
NNE
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:17AM1.60m
11:37PM1.57m
12:08PM1.61m
00:26AM1.56m
12:54PM1.62m
1:10AM1.56m
1:37PM1.65m
1:53AM1.57m
2:18PM1.68m
2:33AM1.58m
2:59PM1.70m
3:13AM1.59m
3:39PM1.71m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.37m
5:41AM0.34m
6:09PM0.41m
6:27AM0.36m
6:56PM0.42m
7:10AM0.37m
7:41PM0.43m
7:52AM0.36m
8:24PM0.42m
8:35AM0.35m
9:07PM0.40m
9:17AM0.33m
9:50PM0.39m
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clear
clear
part cloud
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cloud
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8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
9
10
7
6
7
6
7
8
6
10
11
9
11
12
11
9
9
8
8
9
8
Feels °C
6
8
0
-4
-2
-1
3
4
2
6
7
5
9
10
8
7
7
6
6
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
E
8
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
1.5
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
E
10
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
1
S
15
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
Energy kJ
93
63
46
77
42
222
202
140
56
162
338
279
231
171
127
96
465
423
411
299
205
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
S
13
0.4
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
11
0.8
SSE
16
0.8
S
15
0.9
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.6
S
16
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
3
17
31
31
120
74
73
114
350
287
338
192
173
31
186
71
71
48
47
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
S
13
0.6
E
10
0.4
SSE
13
0.3
S
14
0.5
S
18
0.4
S
7
0.1
S
19
0.5
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.6
S
5
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
9
32
65
60
32
163
16
7
92
6
21
3
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
1.1
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
2.4
S
8
2.4
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.2
NNE
2
Energy kJ
1
69
88
723
1043
85
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
5
5
4
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
228
228
228
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
53
0
0
84
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
9
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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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 16 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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