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Possums Reef surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 27 Apr 2024 NZST
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Possums Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Possums Reef sea temperature is 12.6°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.1 °C max: 12.3 °C min: 9.9 °C)
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Possums Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Possums Reef sea temperature is 12.6°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.1 °C max: 12.3 °C min: 9.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Possums Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Possums Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Possums Reef in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Friday (May 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Possums Reef over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
ENE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
ENE
0.2
E
0.2
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
ENE
0.2
E
0.4
NE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)99881213101010109888131212121211111111111010109999510101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)819116121660805047140125683410828325423617112389858836181877687718203534
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
10
WSW
5
NW
5
NW
5
E
10
NW
5
N
10
NE
10
NNW
5
W
10
S
10
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
NE
5
WNW
10
NW
20
SW
10
W
10
NNW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
SSW
15
S
10
NE
20
NNE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:28PM
1.83
12:55AM
1.88
1:20PM
1.91
1:46AM
1.90
2:13PM
1.97
2:37AM
1.90
3:05PM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:38PM
0.03
7:05AM
0.03
7:32PM
0.01
7:55AM
-0.00
8:26PM
0.02
8:47AM
0.00
9:20PM
0.06
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:28--7:30--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:43--
Sunset-5:39--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:34--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:24--5:23-
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Rain (mm)
-----------10-----1-------1------5---
Temp. °C141511151610141410141310998101010111191212811761316121617119118
Feels °C (?)1112912148111271210733333467610965211013713157566

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Possums Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Possums Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Possums Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Possums Reef 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 (Possums Reef) 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 Possums Reef 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Otago? If you are looking for accommodation near Possums Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 20 km (12 miles) away.

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