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Dunedin - Ocean View surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.0° C
(Which is 2.6°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Ocean View in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Ocean View over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the E by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 555 | 225 | 101 | 93 | 81 | 68 | 43 | 125 | 81 | 40 | 858 | 579 | 230 | 778 | 2279 | 3529 | 3666 | 3460 | 3545 | 1365 | 830 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:05AM 1.86 | 2:27PM 1.93 | 2:51AM 1.88 | 3:16PM 1.98 | 3:40AM 1.88 | 4:08PM 1.99 | 4:32AM 1.85 | 5:04PM 1.97 | 5:28AM 1.80 | 6:04PM 1.92 | 6:30AM 1.74 | 7:08PM 1.86 | 7:36AM 1.70 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:14AM 0.09 | 8:41PM 0.06 | 9:01AM 0.06 | 9:32PM 0.08 | 9:52AM 0.06 | 10:28PM 0.12 | 10:48AM 0.09 | 11:27PM 0.18 | 11:48AM 0.14 | 12:31AM 0.24 | 12:52PM 0.18 | 1:36AM 0.27 | 1:58PM 0.21 | |||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 31 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
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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 16 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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