Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 2,141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3AM. 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 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 16 days.
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