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Cannibal Bay Surf Forecast
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Cannibal Bay surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 03 Jul 2025 NZST
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 (Jul 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cannibal Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 4th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannibal Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tue 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1017 | 813 | 772 | 971 | 896 | 831 | 681 | 528 | 542 | 387 | 319 | 584 | 702 | 441 | 324 | 335 | 565 | 679 | 917 | 1963 | 1201 | 1233 | 870 | 651 | 657 | 499 | 500 | 472 | 330 | 307 | 231 | 583 | 1770 | 1113 | 664 | 444 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:37PM 2.12 | 10:07AM 2.14 | 10:32PM 2.12 | 11:01AM 2.15 | 11:24PM 2.13 | 11:53AM 2.17 | 12:13AM 2.15 | 12:40PM 2.19 | 12:59AM 2.17 | 1:26PM 2.22 | 1:43AM 2.19 | 2:09PM 2.24 | 2:24AM 2.21 | 2:52PM 2.26 | 3:04AM 2.23 | 3:32PM 2.28 | 3:44AM 2.25 | 4:12PM 2.30 | 4:24AM 2.28 | 4:53PM 2.31 | 5:06AM 2.30 | 5:34PM 2.32 | 5:50AM 2.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:50AM 1.14 | 4:13PM 1.15 | 4:44AM 1.16 | 5:07PM 1.19 | 5:37AM 1.15 | 6:01PM 1.19 | 6:27AM 1.12 | 6:53PM 1.15 | 7:14AM 1.06 | 7:39PM 1.10 | 7:57AM 0.99 | 8:21PM 1.03 | 8:38AM 0.91 | 9:01PM 0.95 | 9:19AM 0.84 | 9:40PM 0.89 | 10:00AM 0.78 | 10:20PM 0.84 | 10:42AM 0.74 | 11:02PM 0.81 | 11:27AM 0.73 | 11:46PM 0.80 | 12:13PM 0.75 | |||||||||||||
Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tue 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 10 | - | - | 1 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong 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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