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Murdering Bay Surf Forecast
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Murdering Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 02 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Murdering Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Murdering Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Murdering Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 2nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 2nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 2nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Murdering Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 407 | 730 | 565 | 275 | 173 | 77 | 55 | 34 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 75 | 18 | 39 | 15 | 12 | 35 | 15 | 43 | 23 | 6 | 47 | 36 | 32 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 33 | 35 | 23 | 27 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:39PM 1.85 | 7:10AM 1.71 | 7:41PM 1.80 | 8:14AM 1.71 | 8:42PM 1.78 | 9:13AM 1.73 | 9:39PM 1.79 | 10:07AM 1.75 | 10:30PM 1.81 | 10:56AM 1.77 | 11:18PM 1.82 | 11:41AM 1.78 | 12:02AM 1.81 | 12:24PM 1.78 | 12:46AM 1.78 | 1:05PM 1.77 | 1:28AM 1.74 | 1:46PM 1.74 | 2:09AM 1.69 | 2:26PM 1.71 | 2:48AM 1.63 | 3:08PM 1.67 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:57PM 0.11 | 1:33AM 0.21 | 1:59PM 0.14 | 2:35AM 0.24 | 2:58PM 0.17 | 3:35AM 0.25 | 3:52PM 0.21 | 4:29AM 0.25 | 4:44PM 0.25 | 5:18AM 0.24 | 5:33PM 0.28 | 6:03AM 0.24 | 6:20PM 0.30 | 6:44AM 0.25 | 7:04PM 0.30 | 7:24AM 0.26 | 7:47PM 0.29 | 8:03AM 0.27 | 8:28PM 0.28 | 8:42AM 0.27 | 9:09PM 0.28 | 9:22AM 0.27 | 9:49PM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Murdering Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Murdering Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Murdering Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Murdering Bay 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 (Murdering Bay) 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 Murdering Bay 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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