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All Day Bay Surf Forecast
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All Day Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.9° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)All Day Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSE swell with 1,769 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for All Day Bay this week:
The surf forecast for All Day Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at All Day Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 28th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 28th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 28th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for All Day Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | |
2380 | 2086 | 1541 | 769 | 475 | 380 | 198 | 137 | 66 | 47 | 128 | 147 | 79 | 154 | 141 | 235 | 349 | 306 | 286 | 247 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 1:16PM1.67m | 1:34AM1.62m | 1:59PM1.68m | 2:15AM1.61m | 2:39PM1.69m | 2:55AM1.60m | 3:20PM1.70m | 3:36AM1.59m | 4:02PM1.69m | 4:18AM1.57m | 4:44PM1.67m | 5:01AM1.54m | 5:27PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.34m | 7:36AM0.30m | 8:03PM0.36m | 8:17AM0.32m | 8:47PM0.38m | 8:59AM0.34m | 9:31PM0.40m | 9:42AM0.35m | 10:16PM0.41m | 10:26AM0.37m | 11:02PM0.43m | 11:12AM0.39m | 11:48PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — |
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Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 2380 | 2086 | 1541 | 769 | 475 | 380 | 198 | 137 | 66 | 29 | 56 | 147 | 79 | 154 | 141 | 235 | 349 | 306 | 286 | 247 | 139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 4 | E 9 | ENE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 4 | S 4 | S 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 47 | 26 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | S 12 | ENE 8 | S 15 | S 13 | SE 8 | S 8 | — | S 12 | S 10 | S 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 1 | — | 11 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 10 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 83 | 128 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 2 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 76 | 2 |
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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 16 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.
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