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Colac Bay Surf Forecast / Southland / New Zealand
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Cross-shore wind has turned cross-on at Colac Bay (gales from the S at Centre Island - Southland 11 km from Colac Bay).
Actual: 56 min ago
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 Friday (May 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Colac Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 24) 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 0.1m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 24th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Colac 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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Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| 2323 | 2277 | 3638 | 3605 | 3833 | 3246 | 2899 | 2770 | 2352 | 2297 | 1261 | 3288 | 4183 | 4308 | 4136 | 3663 | 3506 | 2491 | 1155 | 594 | 333 | 186 | 100 | 81 | 77 | 179 | 193 | 257 | 167 | 215 | 101 | 93 | 165 | 285 | 271 | 1728 |
| cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
4:56PM 2.42 | 5:20AM 2.33 | 5:59PM 2.33 | 6:28AM 2.27 | 7:05PM 2.27 | 7:35AM 2.25 | 8:09PM 2.25 | 8:37AM 2.26 | 9:09PM 2.26 | 9:34AM 2.28 | 10:02PM 2.28 | 10:25AM 2.32 | 10:50PM 2.31 | 11:12AM 2.35 | 11:34PM 2.34 | 11:56AM 2.38 | 12:16AM 2.35 | 12:37PM 2.39 | 12:55AM 2.35 | 1:18PM 2.38 | 1:33AM 2.33 | 1:57PM 2.34 | 2:09AM 2.29 | |||||||||||||
10:44AM 0.34 | 11:14PM 0.51 | 11:46AM 0.40 | 12:16AM 0.56 | 12:51PM 0.44 | 1:20AM 0.59 | 1:54PM 0.47 | 2:24AM 0.60 | 2:53PM 0.49 | 3:23AM 0.59 | 3:49PM 0.51 | 4:17AM 0.57 | 4:40PM 0.53 | 5:05AM 0.56 | 5:29PM 0.57 | 5:50AM 0.56 | 6:14PM 0.60 | 6:32AM 0.56 | 6:56PM 0.64 | 7:12AM 0.58 | 7:36PM 0.68 | 7:52AM 0.61 | 8:14PM 0.71 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Colac Bay, New Zealand which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Colac Bay.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | risk thund- der | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | light rain | light rain | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | cloudy | light rain | light rain | light rain | heavy rain |
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - |
| - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, moderate winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
