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Possums Reef surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 18 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Possums Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Possums Reef in the next 12 days are 1ft 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 10ft 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Possums Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 69 | 16 | 68 | 16 | 107 | 154 | 360 | 269 | 160 | 718 | 354 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:23PM 5.12 | 7:43AM 4.69 | 8:14PM 5.15 | 8:35AM 4.79 | 9:07PM 5.25 | 9:30AM 4.95 | 10:01PM 5.38 | 10:26AM 5.25 | 10:55PM 5.58 | 11:22AM 5.58 | 11:49PM 5.77 | 12:17PM 5.94 | 12:43AM 5.94 | 1:12PM 6.27 | 1:36AM 6.07 | 2:07PM 6.53 | 2:30AM 6.14 | 3:02PM 6.66 | 3:25AM 6.14 | 3:58PM 6.66 | 4:20AM 6.07 | 4:54PM 6.53 | 5:16AM 5.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 1:53AM 1.54 | 2:04PM 1.35 | 2:42AM 1.41 | 2:55PM 1.18 | 3:31AM 1.21 | 3:47PM 0.95 | 4:20AM 0.95 | 4:40PM 0.72 | 5:10AM 0.69 | 5:34PM 0.49 | 6:01AM 0.43 | 6:29PM 0.33 | 6:53AM 0.2 | 7:24PM 0.23 | 7:46AM 0.07 | 8:21PM 0.2 | 8:41AM 0 | 9:19PM 0.26 | 9:38AM 0.03 | 10:17PM 0.36 | 10:36AM 0.13 | 11:16PM 0.49 | 11:35AM 0.3 | |||||||||||||
Sun 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Fri 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:04 |
| Sunset | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Temp. °F | 48 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 48 | 57 | 61 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 54 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 57 | 57 | 48 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 54 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 39 |
| Feels °F (?) | 41 | 36 | 39 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 48 | 45 | 52 | 55 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 55 | 54 | 45 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 57°F on Wed morning, min 41°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 61°F on Wed afternoon, min 48°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 61°F on Mon morning, min 48°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.5in), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 59°F on Tue afternoon, min 39°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Possums Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Possums Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Possums Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Possums Reef 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 (Possums Reef) 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 Possums Reef 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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