Campbells Bay Surf Break

Campbells Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.20° S 170.90° E

Issued: 5 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Campbells Bay sea temperature is
11.5° C

2.1°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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,483 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with S 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 14th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
2
4
4
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
14
1.4
S
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
11
1.4
SSW
6
1.4
S
7
1
S
10
1.2
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
16
1.6
SSE
14
1.5
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
33
51
47
41
68
1001
74
50
116
117
128
192
225
631
845
1348
907
656
290
133
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
N
10
W
5
W
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
25
WSW
20
SW
10
W
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
0
SSE
15
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:39AM1.79m
2:12PM1.97m
2:34AM1.85m
3:07PM2.03m
3:29AM1.88m
4:03PM2.06m
4:25AM1.88m
4:59PM2.04m
5:21AM1.86m
5:56PM1.98m
6:19AM1.81m
6:53PM1.91m
7:18AM1.76m
Low Tide
7:29PM0.16m
7:49AM0.06m
8:27PM0.12m
8:45AM0.01m
9:25PM0.09m
9:43AM-0.02m
10:23PM0.08m
10:42AM-0.02m
11:21PM0.09m
11:41AM-0.00m
00:19AM0.11m
12:39PM0.04m
1:17AM0.14m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:12
8:12
8:14
8:14
8:14
8:15
8:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
Temp °C
10
9
13
16
14
12
12
9
8
10
9
9
9
6
8
12
8
7
9
10
14
Feels °C
7
5
9
13
10
9
6
5
4
6
3
3
3
2
5
7
3
3
7
6
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
S
10
0.1
NE
5
0.4
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSE
13
1
S
10
1.2
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
16
1.6
SSE
14
1.5
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
Energy kJ
32
16
51
47
39
50
1
74
50
116
117
128
59
225
631
845
1348
907
656
290
133
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SSE
14
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
NE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.5
S
13
0.8
S
15
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
E
19
0.4
SSE
16
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
38
33
24
20
5
68
6
7
25
62
37
1
6
92
271
25
7
84
101
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
19
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.3
NE
4
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
0.6
SSE
13
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
NNE
4
Energy kJ
9
30
6
41
1
15
6
41
7
3
16
6
3
125
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
3
1
SSW
6
1.4
S
16
1
S
6
0.2
NNE
2
1.4
SSW
6
1.4
S
7
0.3
NW
2
Energy kJ
1
1
72
1001
62
1
122
192
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
75
0
0
0
0
0
88
1
0
77
0
89
162
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
7
3
5
5
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
7
4
7
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
7
5
9
5
5
5
5
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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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