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Lighthouse (Spot C) Surf Forecast
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Lighthouse (Spot C) surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 21 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Thursday (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse (Spot C) in the next 12 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse (Spot C) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:37PM 1.87 | 1:55AM 1.76 | 2:23PM 1.88 | 2:40AM 1.78 | 3:07PM 1.86 | 3:23AM 1.76 | 3:49PM 1.82 | 4:06AM 1.73 | 4:30PM 1.76 | 4:48AM 1.68 | 5:12PM 1.68 | 5:32AM 1.62 | 5:55PM 1.60 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:47PM 0.20 | 8:03AM 0.10 | 8:34PM 0.17 | 8:49AM 0.09 | 9:18PM 0.17 | 9:34AM 0.11 | 10:01PM 0.19 | 10:18AM 0.16 | 10:44PM 0.23 | 11:02AM 0.22 | 11:27PM 0.28 | 11:48AM 0.31 | 12:12AM 0.35 | ||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago
Recent cross-shore wind 48 km from Lighthouse (Spot C) has fallen light (light winds from the E at Oamaru Aero Automatic Weather Station). Waves should be turning clean at Lighthouse (Spot C). No surfable waves
48 km away, 42 min ago
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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.
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