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Potato Point surf Forecast / Otago / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 06 May 2024 NZST
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Potato Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Potato Point sea temperature is 12.7°C (Statistics for 06 May 1981-2005 - mean: 10.6 °C max: 12.3 °C min: 8.9 °C)
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Potato Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Potato Point sea temperature is 12.7°C (Statistics for 06 May 1981-2005 - mean: 10.6 °C max: 12.3 °C min: 8.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Potato Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Potato Point in the next 12 days are 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (May 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 14th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Potato Point over the next 12 days.

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Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.3
NE
0.2
E
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
ESE
0.5
NE
0.7
NE
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)99910131212111113131212111111101010101010141312111113124587778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)766151415141312171748464123221010920191849262221211314925227206101104110
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
10
W
10
NW
0
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
35
SW
10
SW
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
W
20
SW
20
SW
10
W
10
WNW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
WNW
0
NE
5
W
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
20
NW
15
NW
20
N
10
N
10
N
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:46AM
1.90
2:13PM
1.97
2:37AM
1.90
3:05PM
1.99
3:28AM
1.86
3:58PM
1.97
4:20AM
1.81
4:51PM
1.92
5:14AM
1.74
5:47PM
1.85
6:10AM
1.67
6:44PM
1.77
7:08AM
1.60
7:42PM
1.69
8:08AM
1.54
8:41PM
1.63
9:07AM
1.51
9:37PM
1.59
10:02AM
1.49
10:29PM
1.57
10:53AM
1.50
11:15PM
1.56
11:38AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:32PM
0.01
7:55AM
-0.00
8:26PM
0.02
8:47AM
0.00
9:20PM
0.06
9:40AM
0.04
10:16PM
0.13
10:34AM
0.10
11:13PM
0.20
11:30AM
0.18
12:10AM
0.28
12:28PM
0.25
1:08AM
0.34
1:25PM
0.32
2:05AM
0.38
2:21PM
0.36
2:59AM
0.41
3:15PM
0.39
3:49AM
0.41
4:04PM
0.40
4:36AM
0.41
4:51PM
0.40
5:19AM
0.39
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
Sunrise--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--7:52--7:54
Sunset5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:15--5:14--5:13--
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Rain (mm)
------42----------------------------
Temp. °C1051114913667999981211711121113131113141215181621211717131313
Feels °C (?)31712610-21463433864911911119910912151118171517121311

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Potato Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Potato Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Potato Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Potato Point 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 (Potato Point) 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 Potato Point 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Otago? If you are looking for accommodation near Potato Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 18 km (11 miles) away.

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