Campbells Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.20° S 170.90° E

Campbells Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Campbells Bay sea temperature is
10.1° C
1.6° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, S swell with 830 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Direction
Period (s)
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SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
14
0.3
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14
1.1
SW
8
1.1
S
14
0.8
SSE
14
1.1
S
14
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.3
SE
14
0.5
S
9
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5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
151
327
173
117
78
56
36
21
36
151
515
276
508
161
106
107
98
31
41
43
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NE
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NNE
5
NW
45
W
40
WSW
20
SW
5
NW
15
N
15
NW
10
NNW
20
SSE
20
NNE
10
S
15
NE
15
NNE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-on
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cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:13AM1.53m
9:39PM1.46m
10:15AM1.52m
10:39PM1.45m
11:12AM1.54m
11:32PM1.47m
12:01PM1.58m
00:18AM1.51m
12:44PM1.63m
00:59AM1.55m
1:24PM1.67m
1:37AM1.59m
2:01PM1.71m
2:14AM1.63m
Low Tide
3:25PM0.49m
3:46AM0.46m
4:21PM0.52m
4:39AM0.47m
5:13PM0.51m
5:28AM0.45m
6:01PM0.48m
6:14AM0.41m
6:45PM0.44m
6:56AM0.35m
7:25PM0.38m
7:36AM0.29m
8:05PM0.33m
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5:52
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Temp °C
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12
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15
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Feels °C
7
7
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6
8
11
9
2
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7
9
7
13
6
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7
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6
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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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