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Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) Surf Forecast
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Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 14 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) this week:
The surf forecast for Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 939 | 977 | 219 | 437 | 235 | 307 | 755 | 202 | 186 | 79 | 58 | 59 | 118 | 294 | 1000 | 2242 | 666 | 584 | 341 | 205 | 120 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:15AM 1.74 | 9:44PM 1.62 | 10:18AM 1.74 | 10:45PM 1.62 | 11:18AM 1.75 | 11:43PM 1.65 | 12:15PM 1.76 | 12:38AM 1.68 | 1:07PM 1.78 | 1:29AM 1.70 | 1:57PM 1.78 | 2:18AM 1.72 | 2:43PM 1.77 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:12PM 0.24 | 3:35AM 0.22 | 4:19PM 0.28 | 4:42AM 0.24 | 5:27PM 0.28 | 5:50AM 0.23 | 6:32PM 0.26 | 6:53AM 0.20 | 7:29PM 0.23 | 7:48AM 0.17 | 8:19PM 0.20 | 8:38AM 0.16 | 9:04PM 0.19 | ||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago
Cross-on wind has become cross-off at Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) (moderate winds from the W at Port Chalmers wx 13 km from Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua)). 3.9m 9s swell from the SSW which is too big for here.- Cross-on wind has become cross-off at Dunedin - St Clair (moderate winds from the W at Port Chalmers wx 13 km from Dunedin - St Clair). 3.9m 9s swell from the SSW which is too big for here.
Actual: 40 min ago
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Information about the Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunedin - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) 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 - Middle Beach (Moana Rua)) 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 - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) 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 - Middle Beach (Moana Rua) is 5 km (3 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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