
Surf Forecasts:
Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,541 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW swell.
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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 30th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Allans Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 6 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
569 | 1130 | 624 | 561 | 424 | 897 | 665 | 702 | 341 | 209 | 140 | 329 | 1642 | 1004 | 567 | 766 | 1253 | 1272 | 2774 | 3863 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:46AM1.72m | 3:08PM1.74m | 3:29AM1.77m | 3:51PM1.76m | 4:13AM1.82m | 4:36PM1.76m | 5:00AM1.84m | 5:24PM1.74m | 5:51AM1.84m | 6:16PM1.71m | 6:46AM1.82m | 7:12PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.25m | 8:59AM0.21m | 9:22PM0.19m | 9:46AM0.16m | 10:06PM0.14m | 10:33AM0.12m | 10:52PM0.11m | 11:21AM0.10m | 11:39PM0.10m | 12:11PM0.11m | 00:28AM0.10m | 1:02PM0.13m | 1:19AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
8:13 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 0 | -3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
569 | 1130 | 624 | 561 | 424 | 897 | 665 | 702 | 341 | 209 | 262 | 111 | 107 | 46 | 567 | 766 | 1253 | 1272 | 1831 | 2692 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SSW 18 | SW 8 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 4 | SW 18 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | — | E 15 | ENE 7 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
310 | 9 | 8 | 32 | 107 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 140 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 35 | 13 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | NE 10 | SSW 16 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | SE 15 | SSE 8 | NE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 |
14 | 40 | 114 | 4 | 385 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | NE 7 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | W 3 | WSW 6 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
14 | — | — | 5 | — | 12 | 5 | 7 | 54 | 150 | 8 | 329 | 1642 | 1004 | 5 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 2774 | 3863 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 98 | 14 | 304 | 304 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 53 |
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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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