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Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu Surf Forecast
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Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 148 | 149 | 488 | 423 | 430 | 526 | 1210 | 3256 | 2095 | 1006 | 683 | 173 | 173 | 366 | 440 | 470 | 367 | 268 | 176 | 295 | 359 | 268 | 178 | 96 | 58 | 87 | 559 | 932 | 617 | 423 | 284 | 336 | 1599 | 1497 | 1090 | 1041 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:18PM 1.72 | 12:39AM 1.76 | 12:56PM 1.73 | 1:18AM 1.74 | 1:33PM 1.73 | 1:55AM 1.71 | 2:09PM 1.71 | 2:32AM 1.67 | 2:47PM 1.68 | 3:08AM 1.63 | 3:27PM 1.66 | 3:46AM 1.59 | 4:11PM 1.64 | 4:28AM 1.55 | 4:57PM 1.63 | 5:15AM 1.51 | 5:47PM 1.63 | 6:09AM 1.50 | 6:39PM 1.64 | 7:09AM 1.52 | 7:36PM 1.66 | 8:11AM 1.58 | 8:37PM 1.71 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:52PM 0.31 | 7:15AM 0.28 | 7:35PM 0.30 | 7:53AM 0.29 | 8:16PM 0.28 | 8:32AM 0.29 | 8:57PM 0.28 | 9:12AM 0.29 | 9:37PM 0.28 | 9:53AM 0.29 | 10:19PM 0.30 | 10:35AM 0.29 | 11:03PM 0.32 | 11:19AM 0.29 | 11:49PM 0.34 | 12:06PM 0.29 | 12:39AM 0.36 | 12:58PM 0.30 | 1:35AM 0.36 | 1:55PM 0.30 | 2:35AM 0.35 | 2:56PM 0.28 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 13 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu 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 - Pipikaretu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu 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 - Pipikaretu) 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 - Pipikaretu 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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