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Dunedin - Cob Cottage surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 10 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Dunedin - Cob Cottage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunedin - Cob Cottage sea temperature is
16.3° C
 (Which is 3.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunedin - Cob Cottage this week:

The surf forecast for Dunedin - Cob Cottage over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Cob Cottage in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 11th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 12th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Cob Cottage over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
1
5
3
2
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SSW
3
SSW
1.7
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)1413131011910101010910111314131313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1631023477652528218155727922017156912463222991811291156963
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
NNW
25
W
30
W
30
WSW
25
W
15
WSW
10
N
5
NNE
20
ENE
5
NNW
5
N
5
SE
5
NNE
5
SSE
5
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassonglassglassglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:45PM
1.56
10:11AM
1.54
10:45PM
1.52
11:09AM
1.50
11:43PM
1.53
12:05PM
1.49
12:37AM
1.56
12:55PM
1.51
1:24AM
1.61
1:41PM
1.54
2:07AM
1.66
2:22PM
1.59
2:48AM
1.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:57AM
0.41
4:25PM
0.42
4:52AM
0.47
5:17PM
0.45
5:46AM
0.50
6:06PM
0.46
6:37AM
0.51
6:53PM
0.45
7:24AM
0.49
7:38PM
0.41
8:09AM
0.45
8:21PM
0.37
8:52AM
0.41
Sat
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:09
Sunset9:30--9:30--9:29--9:29--9:28--9:28--9:27--
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1---1-------241---455
Temp. °C221921181214171317171316161314141315151515
Feels °C (?)2317161258131114131214151314141213131416
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Information about the Dunedin - Cob Cottage Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dunedin - Cob Cottage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunedin - Cob Cottage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunedin - Cob Cottage 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 - Cob Cottage) 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 - Cob Cottage 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 - Cob Cottage is 17 km (11 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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