Colac Bay surf break

Colac Bay surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 NZST
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Colac Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Colac Bay sea temperature is
14.0° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Colac Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Colac Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Colac Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 25th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 25th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 26th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Colac Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
!
!
!
!
4
2
2
3
3
4
0
!
!
!
3
4
3
4
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
14
1.9
W
13
2.3
W
12
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
1.7
W
13
1.6
W
13
0.9
WSW
12
1.3
W
12
1.3
WSW
21
1.6
W
13
0.9
WSW
18
3
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
2.2
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
811
1228
1496
2990
3040
1680
1018
875
244
472
1598
878
443
1682
1659
1680
1505
1155
371
902
1984
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
30
W
25
WSW
20
SW
5
WNW
10
NW
20
W
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
NNW
40
W
35
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
20
W
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:50PM2.22m
9:16AM2.25m
9:47PM2.25m
10:10AM2.30m
10:37PM2.29m
10:58AM2.35m
11:22PM2.34m
11:42AM2.39m
00:04AM2.37m
12:23PM2.42m
00:42AM2.39m
1:02PM2.43m
1:19AM2.38m
Low Tide
2:33PM0.50m
3:05AM0.61m
3:32PM0.48m
4:03AM0.56m
4:26PM0.47m
4:53AM0.52m
5:14PM0.47m
5:37AM0.50m
5:59PM0.50m
6:19AM0.50m
6:41PM0.54m
6:59AM0.52m
7:20PM0.59m
cloud
cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:37
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:45
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5:53
5:52
5:51
5:49
5:47
5:45
5:45
3
12
8
2
1
3
Temp °C
15
18
15
13
13
13
15
17
15
13
14
12
13
12
11
10
11
9
13
16
14
12
14
10
8
10
13
13
13
13
10
10
9
5
4
5
6
7
5
8
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
14
0.4
S
13
1
S
16
1.1
S
16
2.1
WSW
14
1.7
W
13
0.1
S
10
1.1
W
7
0.1
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.8
WSW
19
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.3
W
9
1.5
W
9
2.2
W
14
Energy kJ
811
52
482
592
1680
1018
2
120
1
11
428
256
102
76
2
4
1155
257
390
1984
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.3
S
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.9
WSW
12
0.2
S
23
0.3
SSE
22
0.1
S
20
0.9
WSW
18
0.3
SSE
18
0.7
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.3
WSW
18
1
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
15
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
3
43
14
4
2
244
43
91
8
443
60
198
5
99
62
367
902
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
7
0.1
W
18
0.9
WSW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
2
2
26
5
4
4
6
371
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
8
1.9
W
13
2.3
W
12
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
15
1.6
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.3
WSW
21
1.6
W
13
1.3
W
8
3
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
Energy kJ
255
1228
1496
2990
3040
875
472
1598
878
234
1682
1659
1680
1505
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
6
5
4
5
2
3
3
4
3
3
5
6
5
4
3
4
5
Distance (km)
0
0
44
180
147
3
0
124
0
0
95
0
144
180
44
13
124
0
0
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Southland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
5
6
4
4
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
7
5
4
5
4
3
3
4
3
3
5
6
5
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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 16 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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