Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,728 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach over the next 16 days.
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