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Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu Surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand
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Continuing clean conditions at Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu (light winds from the N at Port Chalmers wx 10 km from Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu).
Actual: 47 min ago
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 Sunday (Jun 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu in the next 12 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 12) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 11th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 12th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 12 days.
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 32 | 34 | 40 | 119 | 170 | 147 | 188 | 242 | 153 | 82 | 59 | 54 | 41 | 42 | 63 | 59 | 108 | 49 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 144 | 89 | 111 | 270 | 185 | 298 | 180 | 169 | 220 | 200 | 203 | 156 | 159 | 202 | 158 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:09PM 1.94 | 8:41AM 1.89 | 9:09PM 1.95 | 9:39AM 1.93 | 10:05PM 1.96 | 10:34AM 1.96 | 10:59PM 1.95 | 11:27AM 1.96 | 11:51PM 1.92 | 12:18PM 1.95 | 12:43AM 1.87 | 1:08PM 1.92 | 1:33AM 1.82 | 1:58PM 1.88 | 2:22AM 1.78 | 2:46PM 1.84 | 3:08AM 1.73 | 3:33PM 1.80 | 3:53AM 1.69 | 4:18PM 1.77 | 4:36AM 1.64 | 5:00PM 1.73 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:29PM 0.13 | 3:06AM 0.21 | 3:26PM 0.16 | 4:03AM 0.18 | 4:23PM 0.19 | 4:58AM 0.16 | 5:20PM 0.22 | 5:50AM 0.14 | 6:16PM 0.23 | 6:40AM 0.14 | 7:10PM 0.22 | 7:30AM 0.15 | 8:00PM 0.21 | 8:17AM 0.16 | 8:47PM 0.21 | 9:03AM 0.18 | 9:31PM 0.23 | 9:47AM 0.19 | 10:14PM 0.25 | 10:30AM 0.21 | 10:56PM 0.28 | 11:12AM 0.23 | 11:37PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Otago Harbour Entrance, New Zealand which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Low °C | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Sunrise | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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