Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, S swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 16 days.
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