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Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach Surf Forecast
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Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 19 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1788 | 805 | 1370 | 1701 | 2175 | 2148 | 1817 | 1649 | 1559 | 1744 | 1629 | 1159 | 617 | 585 | 688 | 371 | 415 | 397 | 12 | 185 | 223 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | off | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:58AM 1.87 | 11:29PM 1.78 | 11:57AM 1.90 | 12:25AM 1.84 | 12:52PM 1.93 | 1:16AM 1.90 | 1:42PM 1.97 | 2:03AM 1.93 | 2:29PM 1.98 | 2:47AM 1.93 | 3:12PM 1.96 | 3:31AM 1.91 | 3:54PM 1.90 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:57PM 0.25 | 6:18AM 0.19 | 6:54PM 0.19 | 7:15AM 0.14 | 7:45PM 0.15 | 8:06AM 0.10 | 8:32PM 0.13 | 8:54AM 0.09 | 9:16PM 0.15 | 9:38AM 0.11 | 9:58PM 0.18 | 10:21AM 0.16 | 10:38PM 0.23 | ||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago
The wind is still cross-off at Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach (light winds from the WSW at Port Chalmers wx 11 km from Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach). 2.6m 10s swell from the SSW with a 0.7m 9s swell from the ENE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otago Peninsula - Papanui 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 - Papanui 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 - Papanui 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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