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Campbells Bay Surf Forecast
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Campbells Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.2° C
(Which is 2.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Campbells Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 29th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 29th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Campbells Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | |
253 | 411 | 509 | 636 | 521 | 356 | 267 | 196 | 102 | 126 | 1505 | 947 | 651 | 426 | 730 | 1180 | 2420 | 1972 | 1774 | 841 | 557 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:22PM1.78m | 9:51AM1.67m | 10:21PM1.73m | 10:50AM1.66m | 11:16PM1.69m | 11:43AM1.65m | 00:05AM1.66m | 12:32PM1.66m | 00:51AM1.64m | 1:16PM1.67m | 1:34AM1.62m | 1:59PM1.68m | 2:15AM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:03PM0.16m | 3:39AM0.21m | 4:01PM0.20m | 4:33AM0.22m | 4:55PM0.24m | 5:24AM0.24m | 5:46PM0.28m | 6:11AM0.26m | 6:34PM0.31m | 6:55AM0.28m | 7:20PM0.34m | 7:36AM0.30m | 8:03PM0.36m | 8:17AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 |
 | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | 5:04 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
 kJ | 253 | 411 | 509 | 636 | 521 | 356 | 267 | 196 | 102 | 126 | 1505 | 947 | 651 | 426 | 730 | 1180 | 1042 | 1972 | 1774 | 841 | 557 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 63 | 19 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 11 | NE 5 | — | E 12 | E 11 | NE 4 | NE 5 | S 16 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 19 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 29 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2420 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 101 | 0 | 0 |
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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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