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Cannibal Bay surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 31 Mar 2025 NZDT
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 (Mar 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5ft and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cannibal Bay in the next 12 days are 8ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 31st Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 7th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cannibal Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 876 | 876 | 702 | 784 | 1382 | 1787 | 1722 | 1175 | 572 | 495 | 460 | 581 | 537 | 362 | 268 | 2326 | 784 | 401 | 469 | 880 | 603 | 352 | 1067 | 1706 | 2072 | 8233 | 1919 | 5454 | 1516 | 1159 | 826 | 814 | 879 | 904 | 826 | 929 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | off | off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:21PM 8.69 | 5:45AM 8.46 | 6:14PM 8.5 | 6:36AM 8.2 | 7:11PM 8.17 | 7:33AM 7.87 | 8:15PM 7.81 | 8:40AM 7.51 | 9:24PM 7.48 | 9:53AM 7.25 | 10:35PM 7.28 | 11:04AM 7.19 | 11:41PM 7.22 | 12:06PM 7.22 | 12:38AM 7.25 | 1:00PM 7.32 | 1:28AM 7.32 | 1:47PM 7.45 | 2:11AM 7.45 | 2:28PM 7.58 | 2:50AM 7.58 | 3:06PM 7.71 | 3:26AM 7.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 11:12AM 1.84 | 11:40PM 2 | 12:02PM 2 | 12:32AM 2.33 | 12:56PM 2.3 | 1:27AM 2.72 | 1:54PM 2.62 | 2:27AM 3.08 | 2:59PM 2.92 | 3:33AM 3.35 | 4:08PM 3.08 | 4:43AM 3.48 | 5:16PM 3.12 | 5:51AM 3.41 | 6:18PM 3.02 | 6:50AM 3.22 | 7:12PM 2.89 | 7:39AM 3.05 | 7:59PM 2.79 | 8:21AM 2.89 | 8:41PM 2.76 | 9:00AM 2.82 | 9:19PM 2.76 | |||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:12 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 52 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 63 | 64 | 59 | 70 | 66 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 59 | 63 | 55 | 45 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 61 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Feels °F (?) | 48 | 48 | 46 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 57 | 61 | 57 | 66 | 61 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 55 | 43 | 32 | 36 | 41 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 54 | 61 | 52 | 54 | 48 | 48 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 57°F on Wed afternoon, min 48°F on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 70°F on Fri morning, min 50°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.6in), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 63°F on Mon afternoon, min 45°F on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 68°F on Thu afternoon, min 50°F on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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