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Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu Surf Forecast
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Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 41 | 121 | 337 | 565 | 1155 | 773 | 446 | 339 | 63 | 287 | 528 | 351 | 201 | 269 | 168 | 100 | 103 | 101 | 60 | 146 | 146 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:43AM 1.89 | 12:08AM 1.86 | 12:33PM 1.93 | 12:55AM 1.90 | 1:20PM 1.95 | 1:39AM 1.91 | 2:02PM 1.94 | 2:21AM 1.90 | 2:44PM 1.90 | 3:03AM 1.87 | 3:25PM 1.82 | 3:44AM 1.81 | 4:06PM 1.73 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:37PM 0.19 | 6:56AM 0.16 | 7:24PM 0.16 | 7:44AM 0.15 | 8:07PM 0.16 | 8:28AM 0.17 | 8:48PM 0.18 | 9:10AM 0.19 | 9:27PM 0.21 | 9:51AM 0.22 | 10:05PM 0.26 | 10:31AM 0.26 | 10:43PM 0.30 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 14 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 0 | -4 | 3 | 0 | -1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago
The wind is still offshore at Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu (fresh winds from the WSW at Port Chalmers wx 10 km from Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu). 0.6m 12s groundswell from the S with a 0.5m 13s groundswell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu 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 (Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu) 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 Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu 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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