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Campbells Bay surf break

Campbells Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 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
16.2° C
 (Which is 3.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Jan 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Campbells Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 9th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 12th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 12th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wed
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.7
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
S
1.9
SSW
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)98414131761514147710910988888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)151313331322311716157547345792261327063533332
Wind
(km/h)
0
N
10
NE
25
NE
10
WNW
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
NNE
10
N
30
WNW
15
N
55
WNW
40
WNW
25
SW
5
WNW
5
NE
5
NW
10
S
15
ESE
5
NNW
0
N
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		crossoffcross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcrossglasscross-
on		oncross-
off		glasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:51AM
1.79
8:15PM
1.66
8:45AM
1.69
9:13PM
1.59
9:41AM
1.60
10:12PM
1.53
10:38AM
1.53
11:12PM
1.51
11:35AM
1.49
12:08AM
1.52
12:28PM
1.48
12:59AM
1.55
1:17PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:39AM
0.13
2:13PM
0.22
2:33AM
0.23
3:05PM
0.28
3:27AM
0.32
3:58PM
0.34
4:21AM
0.40
4:49PM
0.39
5:15AM
0.45
5:40PM
0.42
6:08AM
0.48
6:28PM
0.44
6:58AM
0.49
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wed
14
Sunrise-5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05-
Sunset--9:24--9:24--9:24--9:23--9:23--9:23--9:22
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
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rain showers
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cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
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cloud
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Rain (mm)
------3--3--6--------
Temp. °C161818181716142025212322111717141717151818
Feels °C (?)16151516151311202020121431515121514141716
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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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