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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 Sunday 17 Aug 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 Monday (Aug 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cannibal Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 22) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannibal Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, strong winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1251 | 789 | 2054 | 1113 | 981 | 1043 | 777 | 1268 | 1661 | 1878 | 1706 | 1687 | 1839 | 2093 | 1816 | 848 | 502 | 559 | 634 | 646 | 749 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:52PM 2.23 | 10:33AM 2.27 | 11:01PM 2.23 | 11:40AM 2.29 | 12:05AM 2.26 | 12:40PM 2.33 | 1:03AM 2.31 | 1:34PM 2.37 | 1:53AM 2.37 | 2:23PM 2.40 | 2:39AM 2.41 | 3:07PM 2.42 | 3:21AM 2.43 | 3:47PM 2.42 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:08AM 0.93 | 4:44PM 1.02 | 5:17AM 0.90 | 5:54PM 0.97 | 6:21AM 0.83 | 6:55PM 0.89 | 7:18AM 0.74 | 7:47PM 0.81 | 8:08AM 0.67 | 8:33PM 0.75 | 8:54AM 0.63 | 9:15PM 0.72 | 9:36AM 0.64 | |||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 6 | 1 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Catlins
Continuing clean conditions at Cannibal Bay (light winds from the E at Nugget Point Automatic Weather Station 5 km from Cannibal Bay). 1.9m 14s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.5m 4s local chop from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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