All Day Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 NZST
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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
9.9° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (Aug 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at All Day Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 28) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 1st Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 3rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
0
2
0
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
S
0.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
S
1.4
S
1.6
SSW
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.3
S
1.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)157699111110101211610101212111110910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3369145278180170205203240408572321520370537441244206149556483
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
15
N
10
NNW
5
SW
15
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
15
SW
15
N
25
NNE
20
SSW
30
SW
20
WSW
10
WNW
0
SW
10
SW
15
NNW
25
W
20
WSW
15
NNW
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:22AM
1.57
6:45PM
1.52
7:12AM
1.51
7:36PM
1.45
8:08AM
1.46
8:34PM
1.40
9:09AM
1.45
9:36PM
1.38
10:11AM
1.46
10:34PM
1.39
11:05AM
1.50
11:25PM
1.43
11:52AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:16AM
0.36
12:40PM
0.40
1:04AM
0.43
1:32PM
0.48
1:55AM
0.49
2:27PM
0.54
2:48AM
0.53
3:23PM
0.57
3:42AM
0.54
4:18PM
0.56
4:34AM
0.51
5:09PM
0.53
5:22AM
0.46
Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Sunrise--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01
Sunset6:00--6:01--6:04--6:05--6:06--6:07--6:07--
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1311121311111299108797910813131017
Feels °C (?)979118686444-1214727758
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago

  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-off winds at Dunedin - St Clair are now cross-shore so expect speed-bumps in the surf (light winds from the ENE at Port Chalmers wx 13 km from Dunedin - St Clair). 0.3m 14s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.2m 9s swell from the S. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    Dunedin - St Clair
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0.0
9.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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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