Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, ESE swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Penguin Beach over the next 16 days.
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