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Campbells Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
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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
12.5° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Campbells Bay surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 22s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 22s period, SSE swell with 5,053 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Campbells Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 22s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) 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 1.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 22s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 22s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Campbells Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 11 | S 14 | S 17 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | |
363 | 394 | 353 | 275 | 238 | 102 | 83 | 134 | 79 | 107 | 81 | 75 | 48 | 32 | 207 | 133 | 669 | 947 | 220 | 324 | 213 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 4:44PM1.67m | 5:01AM1.54m | 5:27PM1.64m | 5:44AM1.50m | 6:11PM1.60m | 6:27AM1.46m | 6:55PM1.56m | 7:12AM1.43m | 7:39PM1.54m | 7:57AM1.42m | 8:25PM1.52m | 8:45AM1.43m | 9:13PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.37m | 11:02PM0.43m | 11:12AM0.39m | 11:48PM0.45m | 11:58AM0.41m | 00:34AM0.46m | 12:44PM0.42m | 1:20AM0.47m | 1:30PM0.43m | 2:05AM0.46m | 2:16PM0.42m | 2:50AM0.44m | 3:04PM0.40m | ||||||||
8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | |
— | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 9 | ENE 10 | S 14 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
363 | 394 | 353 | 275 | 238 | 102 | 47 | 70 | 79 | 107 | 81 | 75 | 48 | 32 | 29 | 133 | 32 | 947 | 91 | 48 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 4 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 14 | E 10 | S 22 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 |
3 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 31 | 15 | 49 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 51 | 37 | 251 | 220 | 139 | 124 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 15 | S 9 | S 12 | S 16 | S 12 | S 9 | S 13 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 19 | S 18 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ENE 10 | E 9 | S 9 | S 10 |
2 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | NE 2 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NNW 2 | — | — | NE 9 | — | S 3 | SSW 6 | WNW 3 | S 11 | — | WNW 2 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
1 | 11 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 83 | 134 | 1 | — | — | 226 | — | 1 | 207 | 5 | 669 | — | 1 | 324 | 213 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 53 | 0 | 20 | 84 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 53 | 96 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 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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