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Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 12 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu sea temperature is
14.6° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 13th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 16th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 15th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
0
2
3
3
2
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
SE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
SE
0.9
SSW
1.4
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)66791413131313141616151413141313131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)801761813134182903572302737251398165291153834530689162168173248
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
30
NNE
15
NW
25
SSW
15
S
10
WSW
10
NW
15
NE
5
W
10
WSW
5
ESE
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NE
15
E
5
E
15
NE
15
N
20
SSW
30
SSW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncrossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		glassoncross-
on		cross-
off		offon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:34AM
1.46
10:56PM
1.54
11:23AM
1.49
11:42PM
1.58
12:08PM
1.55
12:26AM
1.64
12:49PM
1.63
1:08AM
1.71
1:29PM
1.72
1:49AM
1.78
2:08PM
1.81
2:32AM
1.86
2:49PM
1.88
3:15AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:52PM
0.37
5:30AM
0.41
5:42PM
0.35
6:21AM
0.37
6:32PM
0.33
7:07AM
0.32
7:20PM
0.29
7:50AM
0.27
8:08PM
0.25
8:33AM
0.24
8:54PM
0.21
9:17AM
0.22
9:41PM
0.17
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise7:26--7:28--7:28--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:35--
Sunset-8:06--8:04--8:01--8:00--7:58--7:55--7:53-
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
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cloud
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light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131519141312151515151414171514131415131211
Feels °C (?)911131010111212111213101513131311141079
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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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