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Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach Surf Forecast
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Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 2nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 4th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 787 | 689 | 993 | 701 | 1575 | 2345 | 2686 | 1407 | 1094 | 459 | 234 | 184 | 690 | 424 | 254 | 788 | 778 | 474 | 334 | 904 | 1094 | 721 | 437 | 742 | 553 | 1057 | 1786 | 1763 | 1083 | 711 | 3769 | 3627 | 4441 | 1774 | 990 | 646 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | off | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:35AM 1.72 | 8:10PM 1.83 | 8:39AM 1.68 | 9:12PM 1.78 | 9:40AM 1.66 | 10:10PM 1.75 | 10:37AM 1.66 | 11:05PM 1.73 | 11:30AM 1.66 | 11:55PM 1.71 | 12:19PM 1.67 | 12:42AM 1.70 | 1:04PM 1.68 | 1:26AM 1.69 | 1:47PM 1.69 | 2:07AM 1.67 | 2:29PM 1.70 | 2:48AM 1.66 | 3:09PM 1.70 | 3:28AM 1.63 | 3:50PM 1.69 | 4:09AM 1.60 | 4:31PM 1.67 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:12AM 0.19 | 1:32PM 0.19 | 2:10AM 0.26 | 2:30PM 0.26 | 3:10AM 0.32 | 3:32PM 0.31 | 4:12AM 0.36 | 4:35PM 0.35 | 5:14AM 0.38 | 5:37PM 0.37 | 6:10AM 0.37 | 6:33PM 0.37 | 7:00AM 0.36 | 7:23PM 0.36 | 7:45AM 0.34 | 8:08PM 0.35 | 8:27AM 0.33 | 8:50PM 0.34 | 9:06AM 0.33 | 9:30PM 0.34 | 9:44AM 0.33 | 10:10PM 0.34 | 10:22AM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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