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Pipeline (Dunedin) surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 03 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipeline (Dunedin) this week:
The surf forecast for Pipeline (Dunedin) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline (Dunedin) in the next 12 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 14s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 3rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 3rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline (Dunedin) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 374 | 206 | 130 | 38 | 50 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 34 | 19 | 56 | 17 | 92 | 45 | 171 | 84 | 183 | 115 | 88 | 39 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | on | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:18PM 1.78 | 8:46AM 1.63 | 9:22PM 1.73 | 9:50AM 1.61 | 10:21PM 1.69 | 10:47AM 1.60 | 11:14PM 1.66 | 11:38AM 1.60 | 12:00AM 1.65 | 12:23PM 1.60 | 12:42AM 1.63 | 1:04PM 1.62 | 1:21AM 1.62 | 1:43PM 1.64 | 1:59AM 1.61 | 2:21PM 1.66 | 2:38AM 1.60 | 3:00PM 1.67 | 3:17AM 1.59 | 3:41PM 1.67 | 3:58AM 1.56 | 4:22PM 1.66 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:59PM 0.21 | 2:40AM 0.29 | 3:00PM 0.26 | 3:39AM 0.31 | 3:58PM 0.28 | 4:33AM 0.32 | 4:51PM 0.30 | 5:21AM 0.32 | 5:39PM 0.31 | 6:05AM 0.31 | 6:23PM 0.32 | 6:45AM 0.31 | 7:04PM 0.33 | 7:23AM 0.31 | 7:44PM 0.33 | 8:01AM 0.31 | 8:25PM 0.35 | 8:40AM 0.33 | 9:08PM 0.37 | 9:21AM 0.35 | 9:52PM 0.40 | 10:04AM 0.38 | 10:38PM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pipeline (Dunedin) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pipeline (Dunedin) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pipeline (Dunedin) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pipeline (Dunedin) 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 (Pipeline (Dunedin)) 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 Pipeline (Dunedin) 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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