Dunedin - Bobs Beach surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

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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
14.3° C
(Which is 2.9°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Bobs Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 13th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 14th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 19th Apr)20ft (6.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Bobs Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
2.1
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.1
E
0.9
S
1.3
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
2.1
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
S
4
SSE
6
SSE
4
SSE
Period(s) (?)1615121110101010991316814151414891212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15113012926734592141773201731181112884692392091187951225290213739
Wind
(km/h)
0
NW
15
ENE
10
W
5
NW
10
SE
15
WNW
5
NW
10
NNE
20
W
20
WNW
30
W
25
W
10
N
5
ESE
0
N
20
E
15
SE
20
SSE
35
SSW
45
SW
40
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
offoffoffoffcross-
off
glassglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise7:11--7:13--7:13--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-6:06--6:04--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:57--5:54-
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rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-12----11-89--34318342710
Temp. °C161813141391416101310101314121111117610
Feels °C (?)1415131210611124745111311787-1-42
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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 16 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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