Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 9,057 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach over the next 16 days.
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