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Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach Surf Forecast
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Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 05 Nov 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach in the next 12 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 7th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 7th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 7th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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 kJ (?) | 4 | 55 | 65 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 67 | 90 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 34 | 40 | 37 | 17 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:50PM 2.03 | 3:15AM 2.13 | 3:42PM 2.00 | 4:09AM 2.13 | 4:36PM 1.95 | 5:06AM 2.10 | 5:33PM 1.88 | 6:05AM 2.04 | 6:33PM 1.83 | 7:05AM 1.97 | 7:36PM 1.80 | 8:06AM 1.91 | 8:40PM 1.80 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:37PM 0.07 | 10:11AM 0.04 | 10:30PM 0.05 | 11:06AM 0.05 | 11:25PM 0.06 | 12:02PM 0.08 | 12:24AM 0.08 | 1:01PM 0.13 | 1:24AM 0.11 | 2:01PM 0.19 | 2:26AM 0.14 | 3:02PM 0.23 | 3:26AM 0.17 | ||||||||
Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 15 |
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Information about the Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otago Peninsula - Penguin 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 - Penguin Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otago Peninsula - Penguin 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 - Penguin 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 - Penguin 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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