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Cannibal Bay surf Forecast / Catlins / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Cannibal Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cannibal Bay sea temperature is 14.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 11.8 °C max: 13.1 °C min: 9.9 °C)
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Cannibal Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cannibal Bay sea temperature is 14.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 11.8 °C max: 13.1 °C min: 9.9 °C)


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 (Mar 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cannibal Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 29th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 29th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 29th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannibal Bay over the next 12 days.

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SSW
3
SW
1
SW
1.2
S
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)121212111314151515141312131212131414141315151414141414141414141414151415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3508223330633844481112921328113670244024126922314414218950155323231214117789981174374387411548929114023182613533251024
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
S
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SE
5
NNE
5
NNW
5
SE
10
NNW
10
N
15
ENE
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
S
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
SE
10
NE
10
N
15
NE
15
NNW
5
WSW
5
SE
0
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassonglassglassonoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offglassoncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:33PM
2.29
6:46AM
2.23
7:18PM
2.23
7:33AM
2.16
8:12PM
2.17
8:32AM
2.09
9:15PM
2.13
9:42AM
2.07
10:24PM
2.13
10:53AM
2.10
11:31PM
2.18
11:57AM
2.19
12:31AM
2.27
12:55PM
2.31
1:27AM
2.38
1:48PM
2.44
2:19AM
2.49
2:38PM
2.56
3:08AM
2.57
3:28PM
2.65
3:56AM
2.63
4:17PM
2.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
0.95
12:50AM
1.02
1:09PM
0.99
1:35AM
1.07
1:59PM
1.03
2:28AM
1.11
2:57PM
1.05
3:30AM
1.11
4:04PM
1.03
4:38AM
1.08
5:13PM
0.95
5:48AM
0.99
6:18PM
0.84
6:50AM
0.86
7:16PM
0.70
7:44AM
0.73
8:09PM
0.59
8:33AM
0.63
8:59PM
0.51
9:21AM
0.56
9:48PM
0.49
10:09AM
0.54
10:36PM
0.54
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise7:54--7:56--7:56--7:58--8:00--8:00--8:03--8:03--8:04--8:07--8:07--8:08--
Sunset-7:35--7:32--7:30--7:29--7:27--7:24--7:22--7:21--7:19--7:17--7:15--7:14-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------1-----------------2
Temp. °C121112131310111010111212141412161613111212131411131211121210131516141311
Feels °C (?)6691110810891011101111913138567810911910109891213131210

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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