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Dunedin - Blue Tops surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunedin - Blue Tops this week:
The surf forecast for Dunedin - Blue Tops over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Blue Tops in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Blue Tops over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 527 | 390 | 204 | 225 | 190 | 581 | 632 | 746 | 743 | 2519 | 1197 | 304 | 780 | 490 | 304 | 815 | 1152 | 849 | 574 | 360 | 215 | 145 | 522 | 849 | 1060 | 811 | 553 | 498 | 547 | 537 | 4445 | 1898 | 946 | 738 | 844 | 553 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:04PM 1.59 | 12:25AM 1.66 | 12:43PM 1.62 | 1:03AM 1.67 | 1:20PM 1.65 | 1:39AM 1.68 | 1:56PM 1.68 | 2:14AM 1.68 | 2:33PM 1.70 | 2:51AM 1.67 | 3:10PM 1.71 | 3:28AM 1.65 | 3:49PM 1.71 | 4:07AM 1.61 | 4:30PM 1.69 | 4:48AM 1.57 | 5:13PM 1.66 | 5:33AM 1.53 | 6:02PM 1.64 | 6:23AM 1.51 | 6:56PM 1.63 | 7:19AM 1.50 | 7:55PM 1.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:02PM 0.35 | 6:27AM 0.36 | 6:41PM 0.32 | 7:03AM 0.32 | 7:20PM 0.29 | 7:40AM 0.30 | 7:59PM 0.29 | 8:17AM 0.29 | 8:38PM 0.30 | 8:55AM 0.30 | 9:19PM 0.33 | 9:35AM 0.33 | 10:02PM 0.37 | 10:17AM 0.37 | 10:48PM 0.42 | 11:02AM 0.41 | 11:38PM 0.46 | 11:51AM 0.44 | 12:32AM 0.48 | 12:46PM 0.44 | 1:29AM 0.48 | 1:44PM 0.42 | 2:27AM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Dunedin - Blue Tops Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunedin - Blue Tops provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunedin - Blue Tops can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunedin - Blue Tops 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 (Dunedin - Blue Tops) 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 Dunedin - Blue Tops 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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