Otaki Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.68° S 175.15° E

Issued: 11 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Otaki Beach sea temperature is
15.0° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Otaki Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Otaki Beach surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NW swell with 761 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otaki Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Otaki Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Otaki Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otaki Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
W
14
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
NW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
1.2
NW
5
1.6
NW
6
2
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
2
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
15
29
24
30
29
21
29
25
21
68
176
378
389
444
280
85
80
417
154
56
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
NE
5
NNW
15
NNE
5
E
10
SW
5
E
10
NE
5
NNE
15
NE
20
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
30
NW
35
NW
10
SE
5
ENE
10
NNW
20
NW
5
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
5:54AM1.78m
6:34PM1.76m
6:58AM1.85m
7:33PM1.88m
7:58AM1.94m
8:29PM2.00m
8:55AM2.02m
9:22PM2.11m
9:48AM2.08m
10:12PM2.19m
10:39AM2.11m
11:02PM2.23m
11:28AM2.09m
Low Tide
11:50PM0.55m
12:30PM0.41m
00:58AM0.47m
1:30PM0.33m
1:58AM0.35m
2:25PM0.25m
2:53AM0.24m
3:15PM0.19m
3:44AM0.15m
4:03PM0.14m
4:33AM0.10m
4:49PM0.13m
5:20AM0.08m
5:35PM0.14m
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part cloud
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rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
10
11
11
10
13
13
10
11
11
14
14
14
14
14
14
12
11
12
12
13
13
Feels °C
8
10
10
8
12
11
8
9
9
12
11
9
10
9
9
9
9
10
7
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
6
0.2
W
14
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
NW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
17
1.5
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
Energy kJ
7
15
3
24
30
29
7
29
25
21
19
18
27
280
49
33
40
154
56
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
6
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
20
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
W
13
0.4
WNW
18
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.1
S
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
SSW
6
Energy kJ
40
3
14
1
20
24
21
8
6
5
8
31
13
108
85
80
1
17
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
W
18
0.2
WNW
17
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
18
0.1
S
8
0.2
W
5
0.1
W
22
0.1
W
13
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
S
9
0.2
W
12
Energy kJ
14
6
29
2
6
1
2
9
3
1
7
2
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.6
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.6
NW
6
2
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
7
0.7
S
4
0.4
NW
2
2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
7
2
18
68
176
378
389
444
20
1
417
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
5
Distance (km)
32
70
76
70
19
32
70
70
79
32
88
91
89
96
134
19
32
87
87
76
79
Best forecast wave conditions in Wanganui and the Manawatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
1
8
5
4
4
8
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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Information about the Otaki Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Otaki Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Otaki Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otaki 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 (Otaki 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 Otaki 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.

Otaki Beach is 12 km (7 miles) from Levin. If you plan a holiday in Wanganui and the Manawatu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Levin. Levin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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