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Pipeline (Dunedin) surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 07 Aug 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 Friday (Aug 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline (Dunedin) in the next 12 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Aug 15) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline (Dunedin) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thu 14 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 193 | 153 | 137 | 77 | 106 | 57 | 42 | 47 | 44 | 58 | 56 | 46 | 41 | 171 | 177 | 123 | 116 | 82 | 72 | 49 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | on | cross | cross | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:57AM 1.61 | 2:23PM 1.76 | 2:36AM 1.66 | 3:02PM 1.80 | 3:16AM 1.70 | 3:43PM 1.83 | 3:58AM 1.73 | 4:25PM 1.83 | 4:42AM 1.75 | 5:10PM 1.81 | 5:30AM 1.74 | 5:58PM 1.76 | 6:23AM 1.73 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:00AM 0.25 | 8:31PM 0.30 | 8:43AM 0.18 | 9:13PM 0.25 | 9:26AM 0.13 | 9:56PM 0.21 | 10:12AM 0.11 | 10:41PM 0.18 | 11:00AM 0.11 | 11:29PM 0.18 | 11:51AM 0.14 | 12:20AM 0.20 | 12:47PM 0.20 | |||||||||
Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thu 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | |
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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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