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Brighton surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 06 Oct 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brighton this week:
The surf forecast for Brighton over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brighton in the next 12 days are 2.5m 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 6th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 8th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 7th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brighton over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 266 | 140 | 144 | 61 | 632 | 1807 | 558 | 555 | 507 | 596 | 169 | 167 | 188 | 304 | 359 | 446 | 335 | 225 | 191 | 120 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross | |
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) | 8:27AM 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 | 2:05PM 0.27 | |||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 14 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 8 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago
Continuing clean conditions at Brighton (light winds from the NNW at DunedinAeroAws 11 km from Brighton). 1.3m 9s swell from the E with a 1.1m 7s swell from the SSE and a 0.7m 15s groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 55 min ago
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Information about the Brighton Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Brighton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Brighton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brighton 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 (Brighton) 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 Brighton 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.
Brighton is 16 km (10 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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