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Lake Pukaki Point surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 29 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lake Pukaki Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lake Pukaki Point sea temperature is
10.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 9:52PM2.20m | 10:14AM2.17m | 10:30PM2.24m | 10:53AM2.19m | 11:07PM2.26m | 11:32AM2.19m | 11:45PM2.25m | 12:10PM2.17m | 00:24AM2.23m | 12:50PM2.13m | 1:03AM2.19m | 1:30PM2.08m | 1:44AM2.14m | 2:12PM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:05AM0.40m | 4:21PM0.44m | 4:44AM0.37m | 4:59PM0.44m | 5:22AM0.37m | 5:37PM0.45m | 6:01AM0.38m | 6:15PM0.48m | 6:40AM0.40m | 6:54PM0.51m | 7:20AM0.44m | 7:34PM0.55m | 8:02AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 93 | 194 | 127 | 127 | 93 | 127 | 127 | 108 | 98 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 98 | 93 | 127 | 98 | 127 | 108 | 127 |
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Information about the Lake Pukaki Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lake Pukaki Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lake Pukaki Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lake Pukaki Point 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 (Lake Pukaki Point) 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 Lake Pukaki Point 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Otago? If you are looking for accommodation near Lake Pukaki Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Timaru which is 92 km (57 miles) away.
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