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Pipeline (Dunedin) surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 25 Sep 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 (Sep 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 26th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 27th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline (Dunedin) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
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 kJ (?) | 109 | 130 | 184 | 96 | 143 | 92 | 135 | 37 | 190 | 75 | 114 | 92 | 44 | 40 | 45 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:40AM 1.58 | 6:01PM 1.49 | 6:28AM 1.53 | 6:51PM 1.43 | 7:22AM 1.48 | 7:47PM 1.38 | 8:20AM 1.46 | 8:47PM 1.36 | 9:21AM 1.46 | 9:45PM 1.37 | 10:16AM 1.50 | 10:36PM 1.42 | 11:04AM 1.56 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:29PM 0.39 | 11:59AM 0.45 | 12:17AM 0.46 | 12:52PM 0.52 | 1:10AM 0.52 | 1:48PM 0.56 | 2:05AM 0.56 | 2:44PM 0.58 | 3:00AM 0.55 | 3:38PM 0.56 | 3:52AM 0.51 | 4:28PM 0.51 | 4:39AM 0.44 | 5:13PM 0.43 | ||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
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Continuing clean conditions at Pipeline (Dunedin) (calm at Port Chalmers wx 21 km from Pipeline (Dunedin)). 0.9m 4s local chop from the NNE with a 0.8m 10s swell from the ENE and a 0.6m 4s local chop from the NNE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
21 km away, 2 h 54 min ago
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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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