Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Pipikaretu over the next 16 days.
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