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Otago Peninsula - Long Beach surf break

Otago Peninsula - Long Beach surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Otago Peninsula - Long Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Otago Peninsula - Long Beach sea temperature is
14.4° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Long Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Long Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Long Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 21st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 21st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 21st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Long Beach over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
1.1
NE
0.4
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)66885766121111101010101099998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73434548541923151613313032701649090706360402524
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
30
SSW
5
N
10
N
20
NE
10
SW
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
N
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
NW
5
S
10
E
10
N
5
S
5
E
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffonononcross-
off		glasscross-
on		onoffcross-
on		crossglasscrossonglasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:27PM
1.74
3:51AM
1.82
4:08PM
1.80
4:33AM
1.83
4:53PM
1.84
5:18AM
1.81
5:41PM
1.84
6:06AM
1.77
6:33PM
1.83
6:59AM
1.72
7:31PM
1.79
7:58AM
1.66
8:36PM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:36PM
0.11
10:00AM
0.15
10:21PM
0.08
10:44AM
0.12
11:09PM
0.09
11:32AM
0.13
12:01AM
0.14
12:23PM
0.16
12:58AM
0.20
1:20PM
0.20
1:59AM
0.26
2:22PM
0.24
3:05AM
0.31
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise7:35--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:43--
Sunset-7:54--7:52--7:51--7:49--7:46--7:45--7:43-
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C161611151511131411151515161512161613171612
Feels °C (?)1110711121011129131413141310141512161412
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Information about the Otago Peninsula - Long Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Otago Peninsula - Long Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Otago Peninsula - Long Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otago Peninsula - Long Beach 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 (Otago Peninsula - Long Beach) 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 Otago Peninsula - Long Beach 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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