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Dunedin - Bobs Beach surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Dunedin - Bobs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunedin - Bobs Beach sea temperature is
15.3° C
 (Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunedin - Bobs Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Dunedin - Bobs Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Bobs Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 14th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 18th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 15th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Bobs Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)91010131313131212121212121111118991313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)908812142648246829822021018614293236202156117101113110154238
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
5
SW
10
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
10
SE
5
SE
10
S
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
SSE
15
ESE
10
NNE
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		ononononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		glasscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36AM
1.56
12:54PM
1.51
1:23AM
1.60
1:40PM
1.54
2:06AM
1.66
2:21PM
1.59
2:47AM
1.71
3:01PM
1.63
3:26AM
1.75
3:38PM
1.66
4:03AM
1.78
4:16PM
1.67
4:41AM
1.79
4:53PM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:36AM
0.51
6:52PM
0.45
7:24AM
0.49
7:37PM
0.41
8:08AM
0.45
8:20PM
0.37
8:51AM
0.41
9:02PM
0.32
9:32AM
0.37
9:43PM
0.27
10:12AM
0.33
10:23PM
0.24
10:52AM
0.31
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
Sunrise-6:05--6:05--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:13-
Sunset--9:29--9:28--9:28--9:27--9:25--9:25--9:24
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---41-42-------------
Temp. °C131514121213121112111212111212111314111414
Feels °C (?)111313108989109998988101191112
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Information about the Dunedin - Bobs Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dunedin - Bobs Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunedin - Bobs Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunedin - Bobs 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 (Dunedin - Bobs 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 Dunedin - Bobs 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.

Dunedin - Bobs Beach is 34 km (21 miles) from Dunedin. If you plan a holiday in Otago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dunedin. Dunedin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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