Dunedin - Ocean View surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 14 Oct 2025 NZDT
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Dunedin - Ocean View surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunedin - Ocean View sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunedin - Ocean View this week:

The surf forecast for Dunedin - Ocean View over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Ocean View in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 14th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 16th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Ocean View over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
4
3
1
1
1
4
3
2
0
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.2
S
0.4
SSW
1.5
SW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
1.1
NE
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)9988242213131816161615171615151110614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43125768334415768811271447568337324292888527231716187948242
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
S
5
N
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
NW
35
W
30
WSW
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNW
20
N
25
N
10
W
5
NW
10
WSW
20
SSW
0
SSE
5
N
5
N
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:26PM
1.66
11:04AM
1.77
11:30PM
1.68
12:03PM
1.77
12:26AM
1.70
12:53PM
1.78
1:14AM
1.72
1:38PM
1.77
1:57AM
1.74
2:18PM
1.76
2:37AM
1.75
2:56PM
1.74
3:15AM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:18PM
0.32
4:40AM
0.25
5:18PM
0.30
5:39AM
0.24
6:12PM
0.27
6:31AM
0.22
7:00PM
0.25
7:18AM
0.21
7:43PM
0.24
8:01AM
0.22
8:22PM
0.23
8:40AM
0.23
8:59PM
0.24
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:47--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--
Sunset-8:01--8:04--8:05--8:07--8:07--8:08--8:10-
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1------23------
Temp. °C11108141511121491919151816812129141712
Feels °C (?)665121294761514111314687711149
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Information about the Dunedin - Ocean View Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dunedin - Ocean View provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunedin - Ocean View can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunedin - Ocean View 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 - Ocean View) 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 - Ocean View 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 - Ocean View is 15 km (9 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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