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Otago Peninsula - Long Beach Surf Forecast
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Otago Peninsula - Long Beach surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Long Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Long Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Long Beach in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Long Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 58 | 38 | 47 | 137 | 42 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 48 | 86 | 58 | 35 | 31 | 13 | 37 | 143 | 95 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:06AM 1.63 | 3:26PM 1.67 | 3:44AM 1.60 | 4:05PM 1.66 | 4:23AM 1.57 | 4:47PM 1.65 | 5:05AM 1.53 | 5:31PM 1.63 | 5:51AM 1.50 | 6:20PM 1.61 | 6:42AM 1.47 | 7:14PM 1.60 | 7:38AM 1.47 | 8:13PM 1.62 | 8:38AM 1.49 | 9:14PM 1.65 | 9:38AM 1.55 | 10:13PM 1.71 | 10:37AM 1.63 | 11:09PM 1.77 | 11:34AM 1.73 | 12:03AM 1.83 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:54PM 0.30 | 9:11AM 0.30 | 9:36PM 0.33 | 9:51AM 0.33 | 10:20PM 0.37 | 10:34AM 0.37 | 11:07PM 0.41 | 11:20AM 0.41 | 11:58PM 0.45 | 12:10PM 0.43 | 12:51AM 0.47 | 1:05PM 0.43 | 1:47AM 0.46 | 2:01PM 0.40 | 2:43AM 0.42 | 2:58PM 0.34 | 3:38AM 0.35 | 3:55PM 0.26 | 4:31AM 0.27 | 4:50PM 0.17 | 5:23AM 0.18 | 5:44PM 0.09 | 6:14AM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 |
| Sunset | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | -1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Otago Peninsula - Long Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otago Peninsula - Long Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Otago Peninsula - Long Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otago Peninsula - Long Beach 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 (Otago Peninsula - Long Beach) 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 Otago Peninsula - Long Beach 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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