Campbells Bay surf break

Campbells Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 15 Feb 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
15.9° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Wednesday (Feb 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s 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 12 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 18th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 18th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 17th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
3
2
2
4
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
3
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1.2
SE
1.3
E
1.9
E
2.5
SE
1.6
E
2.1
SE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.7
E
0.9
E
1.4
SSW
0.9
S
0.8
SSE
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)889121211111098877111112111310108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)118143226472110915676178334212771499159486414519363314512348
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSW
25
SW
30
S
25
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
5
NNE
15
ENE
10
N
5
NNE
15
S
15
N
10
S
15
E
20
WSW
20
SW
20
ESE
20
N
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17AM
1.73
3:29PM
1.64
3:54AM
1.77
4:06PM
1.68
4:31AM
1.79
4:45PM
1.71
5:10AM
1.79
5:25PM
1.72
5:51AM
1.77
6:09PM
1.72
6:35AM
1.73
6:57PM
1.71
7:24AM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:53PM
0.28
9:22AM
0.32
9:33PM
0.21
10:02AM
0.27
10:14PM
0.17
10:42AM
0.23
10:56PM
0.14
11:24AM
0.21
11:41PM
0.15
12:08PM
0.21
12:29AM
0.18
12:55PM
0.23
1:21AM
0.23
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--6:52--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--7:00--7:01
Sunset8:47--8:45--8:45--8:43--8:42--8:39--8:37--
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--2-2--1-------------
Temp. °C141213131213151416171519171417161316131221
Feels °C (?)978768101015151418151414138129717
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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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