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Possums Reef surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Possums Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Possums Reef sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Possums Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Possums Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Possums Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 14s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 9th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 9th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Possums Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | |
2 | 3 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 99 | 103 | 101 | 1221 | 663 | 275 | 180 | 52 | 50 | 64 | 56 | 56 | 90 | 130 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:46PM1.61m | 6:05AM1.48m | 6:34PM1.57m | 6:54AM1.43m | 7:24PM1.53m | 7:45AM1.40m | 8:15PM1.50m | 8:36AM1.39m | 9:05PM1.50m | 9:26AM1.40m | 9:54PM1.52m | 10:15AM1.45m | 10:41PM1.57m | 11:02AM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:08AM0.48m | 12:20PM0.46m | 00:59AM0.51m | 1:11PM0.49m | 1:50AM0.52m | 2:02PM0.49m | 2:39AM0.51m | 2:50PM0.47m | 3:26AM0.48m | 3:38PM0.43m | 4:11AM0.43m | 4:24PM0.37m | 4:54AM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 |
 | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | 5:20 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
10 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 140 | 264 | 198 | 146 | 101 | 94 | 93 | 99 | 103 | 87 | 57 | 663 | 275 | 240 | 674 | 50 | 64 | 56 | 3675 | 2775 | 1724 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | ENE 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 11 | S 14 | S 13 | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 13 | — | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 11 |
| kJ | 97 | 1 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 58 | 92 | — | 53 | 181 | 163 | 180 | 52 | 27 | — | — | 56 | 44 | 63 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 5 | — | — | NE 4 | E 11 | S 5 | — | — | S 20 | — | — | — | S 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 150 | 196 | — | — | — | — | 90 | 130 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | WSW 5 | SSW 10 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 14 | WSW 5 | W 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 15 | 23 | — | — | 101 | 1221 | 59 | 291 | 17 | 9 | 2786 | 5416 | 6029 | 57 | 15 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 289 | 157 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
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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 16 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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