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Lighthouse (Spot C) surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 13 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Lighthouse (Spot C) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lighthouse (Spot C) sea temperature is
14.6° C
 (Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse (Spot C) this week:

The surf forecast for Lighthouse (Spot C) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse (Spot C) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) 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 2.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 13th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 13th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 14th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse (Spot C) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
3
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ENE
1.1
SE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
SE
0.9
ESE
0.7
SE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
1
NE
0.4
ENE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
Period(s) (?)813131313131299998894988121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)240406472590394277144103103705213928195191817179142140
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
25
S
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
NW
20
NNE
5
W
10
WNW
20
ENE
15
NNE
0
WNW
25
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
15
N
10
N
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcrosscross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:47PM
1.48
12:09PM
1.41
12:37AM
1.53
12:54PM
1.46
1:19AM
1.59
1:35PM
1.52
1:59AM
1.65
2:13PM
1.59
2:37AM
1.71
2:51PM
1.66
3:15AM
1.76
3:30PM
1.72
3:55AM
1.80
4:12PM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:51AM
0.53
6:05PM
0.47
6:39AM
0.48
6:51PM
0.40
7:22AM
0.41
7:33PM
0.32
8:02AM
0.34
8:15PM
0.24
8:42AM
0.26
8:56PM
0.16
9:22AM
0.20
9:39PM
0.11
10:04AM
0.15
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35-
Sunset--8:02--8:00--7:59--7:57--7:55--7:53--7:52
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-124----------------1
Temp. °C171412121617141715141717141717152219141212
Feels °C (?)1591011131312151111141312151313191714910
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Information about the Lighthouse (Spot C) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lighthouse (Spot C) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lighthouse (Spot C) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lighthouse (Spot C) 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 (Lighthouse (Spot C)) 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 Lighthouse (Spot C) 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 Lighthouse (Spot C), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 62 km (39 miles) away.

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