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Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach Surf Forecast
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Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach sea temperature is
14.3° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, gales from the W by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 520 | 256 | 163 | 268 | 240 | 1984 | 1944 | 433 | 272 | 318 | 246 | 206 | 160 | 84 | 103 | 167 | 1669 | 1230 | 878 | 1302 | 2203 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:43AM 1.79 | 2:04PM 1.80 | 2:28AM 1.83 | 2:49PM 1.86 | 3:13AM 1.85 | 3:36PM 1.90 | 4:01AM 1.85 | 4:26PM 1.92 | 4:52AM 1.82 | 5:20PM 1.92 | 5:46AM 1.78 | 6:17PM 1.89 | 6:46AM 1.74 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:30PM 0.28 | 7:57AM 0.27 | 8:19PM 0.21 | 8:43AM 0.20 | 9:08PM 0.15 | 9:29AM 0.15 | 9:57PM 0.12 | 10:17AM 0.12 | 10:47PM 0.11 | 11:05AM 0.11 | 11:37PM 0.12 | 11:55AM 0.12 | 12:30AM 0.16 | ||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | ||
| Sunset | 6:02 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 7 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 8 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||
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Information about the Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach 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 - Allans Beach) 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 - Allans Beach 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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