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Cannibal Bay surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cannibal Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cannibal Bay sea temperature is
15.0° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cannibal Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Cannibal Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cannibal Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannibal Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 361 | 729 | 1177 | 1435 | 1412 | 1857 | 959 | 621 | 295 | 194 | 264 | 1991 | 1849 | 1358 | 2448 | 5769 | 8966 | 5945 | 874 | 472 | 735 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:03AM 2.20 | 10:45PM 2.23 | 11:15AM 2.21 | 11:52PM 2.25 | 12:19PM 2.25 | 12:52AM 2.29 | 1:15PM 2.31 | 1:45AM 2.34 | 2:05PM 2.37 | 2:32AM 2.38 | 2:49PM 2.43 | 3:15AM 2.42 | 3:31PM 2.46 | 3:54AM 2.44 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:20PM 0.90 | 4:55AM 0.99 | 5:29PM 0.87 | 6:05AM 0.95 | 6:33PM 0.81 | 7:05AM 0.87 | 7:29PM 0.75 | 7:57AM 0.80 | 8:19PM 0.70 | 8:42AM 0.75 | 9:04PM 0.69 | 9:24AM 0.73 | 9:46PM 0.71 | ||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | 4 | 1 | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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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 16 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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