Campbells Bay surf break

Campbells Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 16 Mar 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
14.8° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Monday (Mar 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 16th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 16th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 22nd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.8
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.8
ENE
0.7
E
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.4
SSE
0.5
E
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)16131311101067610109131314111111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5092122121167347504354102756432306766164194184214206
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
NE
20
ENE
15
N
20
SSW
25
S
10
ENE
15
NNE
20
ENE
10
S
5
NNE
20
ENE
10
N
10
N
15
E
5
NNW
15
S
10
SE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscrossoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:16PM
1.60
2:40AM
1.73
2:54PM
1.67
3:18AM
1.78
3:33PM
1.74
3:58AM
1.81
4:15PM
1.79
4:39AM
1.82
5:00PM
1.83
5:24AM
1.81
5:48PM
1.84
6:13AM
1.77
6:40PM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:17PM
0.24
8:45AM
0.27
8:59PM
0.17
9:25AM
0.20
9:42PM
0.11
10:07AM
0.16
10:27PM
0.09
10:51AM
0.13
11:16PM
0.10
11:39AM
0.14
12:08AM
0.14
12:31PM
0.16
1:06AM
0.20
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--
Sunset-7:57--7:54--7:52--7:52--7:50--7:47--7:45-
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191913151617181711151512141412171614161513
Feels °C (?)16161313131314127111111111010151414131312
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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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