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Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach Surf Forecast
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Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand
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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 Thursday (Aug 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 31) at 9AM. 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 14s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 31st Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 18 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 956 | 2148 | 2763 | 3626 | 3628 | 3082 | 2595 | 1599 | 1085 | 680 | 490 | 480 | 326 | 196 | 138 | 103 | 94 | 115 | 80 | 99 | 106 | 82 | 46 | 51 | 73 | 131 | 182 | 295 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | glass | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:27PM 1.96 | 8:02AM 1.96 | 8:28PM 1.89 | 9:03AM 1.94 | 9:30PM 1.83 | 10:03AM 1.91 | 10:31PM 1.80 | 11:02AM 1.89 | 11:31PM 1.79 | 11:59AM 1.88 | 12:26AM 1.80 | 12:53PM 1.88 | 1:17AM 1.81 | 1:43PM 1.89 | 2:04AM 1.82 | 2:29PM 1.90 | 2:47AM 1.82 | 3:11PM 1.89 | 3:28AM 1.81 | 3:51PM 1.86 | 4:08AM 1.78 | 4:29PM 1.81 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:50PM 0.18 | 2:21AM 0.22 | 2:47PM 0.25 | 3:19AM 0.23 | 3:49PM 0.31 | 4:18AM 0.23 | 4:54PM 0.32 | 5:19AM 0.23 | 5:57PM 0.29 | 6:18AM 0.21 | 6:54PM 0.25 | 7:13AM 0.19 | 7:44PM 0.21 | 8:03AM 0.17 | 8:30PM 0.20 | 8:48AM 0.16 | 9:12PM 0.21 | 9:31AM 0.17 | 9:52PM 0.24 | 10:11AM 0.20 | 10:31PM 0.27 | 10:51AM 0.24 | 11:08PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 6 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 48 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | -4 | -8 | -9 | -5 | -3 | -4 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 114mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Tue morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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