Pipeline (Dunedin) surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNE swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pipeline (Dunedin) this week:
The surf forecast for Pipeline (Dunedin) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pipeline (Dunedin) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 26th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pipeline (Dunedin) over the next 16 days.
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