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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 6 pm Sunday 09 Nov 2025 NZDT
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 Monday (Nov 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 10th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 14th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon afternoon, near gales from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 649 | 423 | 247 | 171 | 81 | 81 | 68 | 78 | 351 | 949 | 419 | 163 | 198 | 146 | 320 | 598 | 482 | 193 | 158 | 234 | 212 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | off | off | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:33PM 1.83 | 7:05AM 1.97 | 7:36PM 1.80 | 8:06AM 1.91 | 8:40PM 1.80 | 9:08AM 1.88 | 9:41PM 1.81 | 10:08AM 1.88 | 10:39PM 1.83 | 11:03AM 1.88 | 11:31PM 1.85 | 11:53AM 1.89 | 12:20AM 1.86 | 12:41PM 1.87 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:24AM 0.11 | 2:01PM 0.19 | 2:26AM 0.14 | 3:02PM 0.23 | 3:26AM 0.17 | 4:03PM 0.25 | 4:24AM 0.21 | 5:01PM 0.25 | 5:18AM 0.25 | 5:53PM 0.24 | 6:10AM 0.30 | 6:41PM 0.24 | 7:00AM 0.33 | ||||||||||
Sun 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | ||
| Sunset | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | ||
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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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