All Day Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 13 Oct 2025 NZDT
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All Day Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's All Day Bay sea temperature is
11.1° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for All Day Bay this week:

The surf forecast for All Day Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at All Day Bay in the next 12 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 14th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 14th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 18th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for All Day Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.3
S
0.9
SE
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.1
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.6
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
1.6
ENE
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
2
S
1.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)141412109982422211314171616158171677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)703419549101392111383512531120785827627720283422128
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
ESE
20
SSE
10
SSW
15
NNE
15
N
10
N
10
NNE
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
SW
20
N
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
30
N
25
SW
20
SW
10
ESE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrossoffoffcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
1.65
10:21AM
1.77
10:50PM
1.65
11:26AM
1.77
11:52PM
1.66
12:23PM
1.77
12:47AM
1.68
1:13PM
1.76
1:34AM
1.70
1:57PM
1.75
2:17AM
1.70
2:38PM
1.73
2:57AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:37PM
0.27
3:59AM
0.22
4:40PM
0.28
5:01AM
0.22
5:39PM
0.27
5:59AM
0.22
6:32PM
0.25
6:51AM
0.21
7:20PM
0.24
7:38AM
0.21
8:04PM
0.23
8:21AM
0.22
8:43PM
0.24
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:37--
Sunset-7:58--7:59--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:05--8:06-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--6--------------9---
Temp. °C1198111091414121718101818151818910109
Feels °C (?)875864101091111613151011122564
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-off wind has turned cross-on at Dunedin - St Clair (light winds from the E at DunedinAeroAws 24 km from Dunedin - St Clair). 1.3m 9s swell from the SSW with a 0.5m 14s groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the All Day Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for All Day Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at All Day Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our All Day Bay 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 (All Day Bay) 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 All Day Bay 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 All Day Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 80 km (50 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Timaru which is 94 km (58 miles) away

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