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Dunedin - Blue Tops surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 05 Oct 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunedin - Blue Tops this week:
The surf forecast for Dunedin - Blue Tops over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Blue Tops in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 6th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 7th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 7th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Blue Tops over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 318 | 266 | 136 | 137 | 104 | 623 | 1830 | 1103 | 471 | 500 | 596 | 225 | 225 | 246 | 300 | 350 | 354 | 253 | 174 | 188 | 167 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:16AM 1.83 | 2:43PM 1.90 | 3:02AM 1.93 | 3:28PM 1.94 | 3:51AM 1.99 | 4:16PM 1.94 | 4:41AM 2.02 | 5:06PM 1.91 | 5:36AM 2.00 | 6:01PM 1.85 | 6:34AM 1.94 | 7:00PM 1.78 | 7:37AM 1.88 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:07PM 0.15 | 8:27AM 0.04 | 8:51PM 0.07 | 9:15AM -0.01 | 9:38PM 0.02 | 10:05AM -0.01 | 10:27PM 0.01 | 10:59AM 0.04 | 11:20PM 0.04 | 11:57AM 0.11 | 12:19AM 0.10 | 12:59PM 0.19 | 1:22AM 0.16 | ||||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | ||
| Sunset | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 8 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 8 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago
Still cross-shore at Dunedin - Blue Tops (light winds from the SSW at DunedinAeroAws 9 km from Dunedin - Blue Tops). 1.5m 6s windswell from the SW with a 1.4m 7s swell from the SSE and a 1.1m 9s swell from the E as well as a 0.8m 16s long period groundswell from the S. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Dunedin - Blue Tops Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunedin - Blue Tops provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunedin - Blue Tops can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunedin - Blue Tops 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 (Dunedin - Blue Tops) 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 Dunedin - Blue Tops 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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