Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Papanui Beach over the next 16 days.
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