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Colac Bay Surf Forecast
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Colac Bay surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 24 Oct 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Colac Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Colac Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Colac Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 24th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 24th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 25th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Colac Bay over the next 12 days.
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4753 | 3059 | 2346 | 2039 | 1717 | 407 | 187 | 100 | 62 | 86 | 72 | 78 | 44 | 38 | 263 | 218 | 431 | 322 | 799 | 743 | 874 | 980 | 850 | 580 | 1249 | 1605 | 1266 | 1122 | 1013 | 732 | 490 | 313 | 183 | 109 | 104 | 157 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:16PM 2.12 | 8:54AM 2.11 | 9:20PM 2.09 | 9:54AM 2.09 | 10:17PM 2.10 | 10:46AM 2.10 | 11:07PM 2.14 | 11:32AM 2.15 | 11:51PM 2.20 | 12:13PM 2.20 | 12:30AM 2.26 | 12:51PM 2.25 | 1:07AM 2.30 | 1:26PM 2.29 | 1:42AM 2.34 | 1:59PM 2.31 | 2:17AM 2.35 | 2:32PM 2.31 | 2:53AM 2.34 | 3:07PM 2.28 | 3:31AM 2.31 | 3:43PM 2.23 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:03PM 0.80 | 2:37AM 0.68 | 3:08PM 0.82 | 3:39AM 0.69 | 4:11PM 0.79 | 4:34AM 0.67 | 5:04PM 0.74 | 5:24AM 0.64 | 5:50PM 0.68 | 6:08AM 0.62 | 6:30PM 0.64 | 6:48AM 0.61 | 7:06PM 0.61 | 7:26AM 0.62 | 7:41PM 0.60 | 8:01AM 0.63 | 8:15PM 0.60 | 8:36AM 0.65 | 8:50PM 0.61 | 9:11AM 0.68 | 9:27PM 0.62 | 9:49AM 0.71 | 10:07PM 0.64 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 8 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the W by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Colac Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Colac Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Colac Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Colac 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 (Colac 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 Colac 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.
Colac Bay is 30 km (19 miles) from Tuatapere. If you plan a holiday in Southland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tuatapere. Tuatapere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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