Surf GuideCatlins

Cannibal Bay

Name: Cannibal Bay
Address: Catlins, NZ

Cannibal Bay is a scenic Catlins beach break with several peaks, sea-lion country, and a classic south-coast holiday feel. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cannibal Bay in Catlins.

Break TypeBeach Break

Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate

LocationCatlins, NZ

Forecast

Maybe

Waves 2 ft
Period 11 s
Wind NW 7 kt

As of: November 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM GMT+13

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Tide curve (forecast)

Tuesday, November 3

2.5 ftrising

Today ranges from -2.8 ft to 2.9 ft. Currently 2.5 ft and rising.

Low-2.8 ft5:11 AM
High2.9 ft11:30 AM
Low-2.7 ft5:50 PM
High2.8 ft11:57 PM

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S swell and NW offshore are the stable pairing.

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Mid tide works best, the gravel road is part of the experience, and sea lions can be an onshore hazard.

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