Cannibal Bay Surf Forecast / Catlins / New Zealand
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Catlins
Still cross-shore at Cannibal Bay (fresh winds from the NE at NuggetPointAws 5 km from Cannibal Bay).
Actual: 46 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cannibal Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Cannibal Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cannibal Bay in the next 12 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 18th May) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannibal Bay over the next 12 days.
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Swell Height Map |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
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Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wed 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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SSW | ENE | ENE | ENE | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SSW | SW | S | S | S | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | SSE | SE | SE | SSW |
| 15 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 |
| 551 | 521 | 341 | 286 | 771 | 1099 | 847 | 748 | 416 | 280 | 238 | 8432 | 14953 | 10743 | 6450 | 1111 | 486 | 241 | 325 | 338 | 307 | 711 | 2191 | 1412 | 1072 | 1648 | 6273 | 17541 | 6410 | 4257 | 5502 | 1252 | 721 | 239 | 145 | 333 |
NE | NNE | W | W | NW | NE | NW | NW | NNW | WNW | NW | W | W | SSE | SW | WSW | NW | NNW | NNW | W | W | WNW | WNW | W | W | NW | NW | WNW | W | SSW | E | NNW | N | NE | NNE | N |
| cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
4:39PM 2.30 | 4:51AM 2.24 | 5:19PM 2.25 | 5:30AM 2.18 | 6:03PM 2.20 | 6:17AM 2.13 | 6:51PM 2.15 | 7:10AM 2.09 | 7:45PM 2.12 | 8:10AM 2.08 | 8:44PM 2.12 | 9:12AM 2.12 | 9:45PM 2.16 | 10:12AM 2.19 | 10:43PM 2.23 | 11:08AM 2.29 | 11:38PM 2.33 | 12:02PM 2.41 | 12:30AM 2.42 | 12:54PM 2.51 | 1:22AM 2.51 | 1:47PM 2.59 | 2:13AM 2.56 | |||||||||||||
10:52PM 1.05 | 11:08AM 0.99 | 11:32PM 1.08 | 11:51AM 1.01 | 12:16AM 1.10 | 12:39PM 1.03 | 1:06AM 1.11 | 1:34PM 1.03 | 2:01AM 1.10 | 2:33PM 1.02 | 3:01AM 1.07 | 3:33PM 0.97 | 4:02AM 1.01 | 4:31PM 0.90 | 5:01AM 0.93 | 5:27PM 0.83 | 5:56AM 0.84 | 6:22PM 0.75 | 6:48AM 0.75 | 7:15PM 0.69 | 7:40AM 0.67 | 8:07PM 0.66 | 8:31AM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Nugget Point, New Zealand which is 5 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Cannibal Bay.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wed 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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| some clouds | light rain | some clouds | clear | light rain | light rain | light rain | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | rain shwrs | light rain | mod. rain | heavy rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear |
| - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 |
| 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cannibal Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cannibal Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cannibal Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cannibal 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 (Cannibal 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 Cannibal 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.
Cannibal Bay is 88 km (55 miles) from Dunedin. If you plan a holiday in Catlins, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dunedin. Dunedin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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